Brightline West, the company developing the nation's first high-speed rail system between Southern California and Las Vegas, has unveiled new renderings showcasing the sleek, modern interiors of its upcoming trains. Among the highlights is a luxurious "party car" designed for a stylish and enjoyable journey.
Brightline's journey began in Florida, where it launched a successful high-speed rail system connecting popular cities like West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, and Orlando. This initial success laid the groundwork for the ambitious Southern California-to-Las Vegas project.
The renderings, shared on social media, have garnered praise from transit enthusiasts. "Being able to travel at 180 mph in a luxurious bar car is so much better than anything airlines offer," said Hayden Clarkin
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, along with Brightline West and Siemens Mobility, announced that the town of Horseheads, New York, will become the home of North America's first high-speed rail production facility. This groundbreaking facility will manufacture the American Pioneer 220, the nation's inaugural high-speed trains, which will operate on Brightline West's route between Las Vegas and Southern California. The facility will produce electric trains capable of reaching speeds up to 220 mph.
Siemens, which already has a manufacturing and testing facility in Sacramento, will invest $60 million in the New York project, creating hundreds of union jobs. "The American Pioneer 220s will be American-Made in New York," said Marc Buncher, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America.
Slated for completion by the 2028 Olympics, anticipates carrying more than 9 million one-way passengers yearly.
Each train will accommodate up to 450 passengers and offer amenities like storage for luggage, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a choice of seat categories. The trains will also be fully ADA accessible.
Brightline's CEO, Michael Reininger, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "For the first time ever in the U.S., we will be manufacturing trains that will compete with the best in the world."
The project is expected to take four years to complete and will include several stations, including a flagship station in Las Vegas and others in Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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