A new high-speed rail system connecting Southern California and Las Vegas is set to break ground, with plans to average speeds of 115 mph and reach a top speed of 200 mph. The Brightline West system will be funded by a combination of public and private funds, aiming to be operational by 2028. Expected to have a significant economic impact and create thousands of jobs, the project is seen as a milestone in the development of high-speed rail infrastructure in the United States.
