The $12B train line from Vegas to LA breaks ground
Apr 24, 2024
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US officials begin construction on a high-speed train line from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, with questions on profitability and speed. Also, Spotify sees profit gains and a Tesla crash blamed on autopilot. Explore the potential impact of the new train line on travel patterns and the growing interest in high-speed rail.
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Brightline West faces challenges in speed and funding for Vegas-LA high-speed train line.
US high-speed rail projects indicate a shift towards sustainable transportation infrastructure.
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Brightline West's High-Speed Train Project
Brightline West undertakes a $12 billion project to construct a high-speed train line connecting Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028. The company faces the challenge of accommodating high passenger expectations while ensuring the line's speed and efficiency. Securing funding and navigating potential delays remain key hurdles in this significant infrastructure development.
US Railroad Challenges and the Future of High-Speed Rail
The episode discusses the historical challenges faced by US rail projects, including funding limitations, opposition from industries like airlines, and logistical complexities. The emerging trend towards high-speed rail, exemplified by the Las Vegas to LA line, marks a potential shift in the country's transportation infrastructure. Initiatives like these align with broader goals of sustainability and reduced carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
On Monday, US officials began the construction of what’s being called “the first US high speed rail” from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Train company Brightline west is attempting to lay 218 miles of track and open the line by 2028. But what will the profits be like and just how ‘high speed” can this train go? Plus: Spotify revels in profits and a Tesla driver blames a fatal crash on the car’s autopilot feature.
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