Discussions on high-speed rail systems in California have sparked debate, with critics questioning the prioritization of projects. Concerns have been raised about the $40 billion investment in a rail line between Bakersfield and Merced instead of connecting major cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. Calls for high-speed rail between major cities in the US have also been made, highlighting the need for faster travel options. Brightline West's $12-billion, 218-mile route between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga is set to offer faster travel, positioning itself as the first true high-speed rail line in the US.
OPINION: "Are Angelenos going to be lining up to commute an hour to Rancho Cucamonga so they can pay $400 to ride a bullet train to Las Vegas?" Will anyone actually ride the bullet train from nowhere? By @schausmichael: https://t.co/NzBcUZvJ7I
OPINION: Will anyone actually ride the bullet train from nowhere? Columnist @schausmichael on the long-discussed high-speed train between LA (actually Rancho Cucamonga) and Las Vegas @TheNVIndy https://t.co/LVxhB0Xlan
Brightline West's $12-billion, 218-mile route between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga promises even faster travel than the company's Florida train as the first true high-speed rail line in the United States. STORY: https://t.co/n7GeTV5JHh https://t.co/8QJozNrWE9
39 hour train for a 2 hour flight is a joke. The US desperately needs high-speed rail between major cities. https://t.co/OshYqu3QKM
I literally had the perfect use case for medium-distance heavy rail in California this week, but apparently it’s more important to spend $40 billion to not connect Bakersfield to Merced than to run the train between LOS ANGELES and SAN DIEGO more that TWICE A DAY, so I’m driving. https://t.co/a0y6PJR2cB https://t.co/YiEHvtCO2W
Mathews: California should not emulate this high-speed rail system https://t.co/9LsHLru1bo