Learn More About Brightline West:
A High-Speed Passenger Rail Service Connecting Southern California and Las Vegas
Brightline West is a high-speed rail system designed to take cars off the road and offer millions of travelers an eco-friendly way to travel between Los Angeles, one of the country’s largest cities, and Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world.
Our fully electric, zero emission trains will reach speeds of up to 180 miles per hour. Expected travel time between LA and Las Vegas is approximately three hours – twice as fast as driving.
Brightline Holdings develops and operates high-speed passenger rail systems in the United States. Its first passenger rail system, Brightline Florida, is a 235-mile service connecting Miami and Orlando. It operates between Miami and West Palm Beach, with the Orlando extension due to be completed in 2022.
The Latest News and Information
- Brightline West: On Track to Rancho Cucamonga – October 21, 2021
- Brightline Acquires Site in Las Vegas for High-Speed Rail Station – July 6, 2021
Our Impact
Employment:
40,000+ construction jobs
1,000+ permanent jobs
Economic Impact:
$10B+ economic impact
$1B+ in tax revenue
Environmental Impact:
Brightline West will also introduce one of the most eco-friendly, sustainable ways to travel, with zero emission electric trains resulting in 400,000 tons of CO2 removed annually and 3M+ cars removed annually.