The Trump administration has poured cold water on federal funds for two high-speed rail projects this year, leaving advocates to hope that a plan to speed travelers between southern California and Las Vegas can demonstrate the U.S. can still complete projects with transportation technology common in Europe and Asia.
The Brightline West project covering the 218 miles between California’s Rancho Cucamonga, east of Los Angeles, and Nevada’s largest city would allow travelers to reach their destination in two hours. The train is scheduled to go into service in 2028.
The Brightline West project now looks like a sharp contrast to two other prominent high-speed rail projects.
