Biden Administration Allots $8.2 Billion for Rail Projects Nationwide, Including High-Speed Lines in California and Nevada
• $8.2 billion in rail grants announced by Biden administration for 10 projects, funded by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• Includes $3 billion for Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to LA in half current driving time
• Aims to complete Brightline West project by 2028 LA Olympics
• Funding also allotted to controversial California High Speed Rail project from LA to San Francisco
• Per Buttigieg greatest acceleration of rail projects "in modern times", with climate and economic benefits