Biden Administration Pledges Over $6 Billion for Western High-Speed Rail Projects
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The Biden administration pledged over $6 billion for two high-speed rail projects in the western U.S. - $3 billion for a private Las Vegas to LA route and $3.1 billion for a public LA to San Francisco route.
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The funding is a fraction of the total costs but shows the administration's commitment to high-speed rail in the U.S.
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California's public project was approved by voters in 2008 but has faced major delays and cost increases, now at over $100 billion total.
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The private Las Vegas to LA route could carry passengers by the time LA hosts the 2028 Olympics.
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High-speed rail could cut traffic on major highways like I-15 and boost tourism economies.