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Feds Commit $3B to High-Speed Rail Between Vegas, SoCal
The federal government is backing Brightline West’s plans for a high-speed rail system connecting Southern California to Las Vegas with a $3-billion investment, the Mercury News reported. The fully electric high-speed rail system is planned to stretch 218 miles along the 15 Freeway between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga.
The $12-billion project is expected to take three million cars off the freeway and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 400,000 tons annually, its proponents say. Rancho Cucamonga expects to see more than 11 million passengers come through its Cucamonga Station each year.
“We are thrilled to witness the realization of this transformative project that connects our dynamic regions,” Rancho Cucamonga Mayor L. Dennis Michael said in a statement. “This strategic investment in cutting-edge infrastructure not only opens doors to jobs, economic growth, tourism, and commercial ventures but also enhances Southern California’s global connectivity.”
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