Biden Administration Approves Additional $2.5 Billion for Las Vegas-Southern California High-Speed Rail

The project, expected to begin construction this year, is part of a broader push to build eco-friendly rail systems.

The Biden administration has approved an additional $2.5 billion in tax-exempt bonds for the Brightline West Passenger Rail project, which aims to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.
The project, which already received a $3 billion federal grant in December, is expected to begin construction early this year.
The high-speed rail will cover a 218-mile trip, reaching speeds of up to 200 mph, and is expected to be completed before the 2028 Olympics.
The rail line is part of a broader push to build safe, green, and accessible rail systems, and is expected to create 35,000 jobs and cut more than 400,000 tons of carbon pollution each year.
Meanwhile, California's high-speed rail project, aiming to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, has also received additional federal funding but has been criticized for making little progress.