High-speed rail project bridging Las Vegas and LA receives $3bn in US aid
by Dani Anguiano and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6GY5M)
The complete cost is estimated to be $12bn and is expected to be completed before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
High-speed rail in the American west has received a major new investment with the Biden administration pledging $3bn for a project connecting Las Vegas to southern California and $3.07bn to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Officials have described the ambitious projects as a gamechanger" for tourism and travel in the region.
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