Brightline Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Linking Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas
Pictured from left to right: Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, Supervisor Curt Hagman, and Congresswoman Norma Torres
Las Vegas, NV - Today marked a historic milestone with Brightline's groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated high-speed rail project connecting Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the site of the future Las Vegas station, signifies the commencement of construction on this transformative transportation infrastructure. Representatives from Brightline, local government officials, and community stakeholders gathered to celebrate the start of this monumental project, which promises to revolutionize travel between Southern California and Las Vegas.
The Brightline high-speed rail service will offer passengers a comfortable and convenient travel experience, with state-of-the-art trains capable of reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour. Trains will take passengers form Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga in just 2 hours and 10 minutes, twice as fast as the normal drive time. The 218-mile route will feature premium amenities to exceptional onboard experiences with all the extras.
“I am excited for our residents to experience convenience of this sustainable travel option," said Supervisor Curt Hagman. “The Brightline high-speed rail service is expected to stimulate economic growth and create thousands of jobs throughout the region. Construction of the rail will generate opportunities for local businesses and suppliers, while ongoing operations will support jobs in hospitality, tourism, and transportation sectors. Additionally, the zero-emission electric train will remove over 400,000 tons of CO2 emissions every year," continued Hagman.
Brightline anticipates that the high-speed rail service will begin operations within the next few years, providing travelers with a fast, reliable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation between Rancho Cucamonga and Las Vegas.
For more information about Brightline and the high-speed rail project, please visit www.brightlinewest.com.
Supervisor Hagman has served as the Fourth District Supervisor since 2014, representing Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, and Upland (generally below 14th St.). Hagman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from UCLA. He, his wife Rossana, and his family currently live in the Chino Valley. He is also proud to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the California State Guard.
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