RE: Do you believe the Vegas to LA train will actually get built this time?

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May 3, 2024
12:18:19pm

yorksama All-American

RE: Do you believe the Vegas to LA train will actually get built this time?

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Do you believe the Vegas to LA train will actually get built this time?

RC Vikings

May 3, 12:16pm

I think they've already started some of the work haven't they?

paulb

May 3, 12:17pm

RE: Do you believe the Vegas to LA train will actually get built this time?

yorksama

May 3, 12:18pm

It's a private corp that already built a Miami to Orlando line.

DubuMfalme

May 3, 12:26pm

It’s a good bet compared to most in Vegas

bruincoug

May 3, 12:19pm

Definitely not by 2028

JuicyJam

May 3, 12:23pm

If it’s finished, 100% will not be on time or under budget

bruincoug

May 3, 12:23pm

The company's Miami to Orlando route came in under budget.

DubuMfalme

May 3, 12:57pm

I hope it does, the traffic from LA to Vegas and back is a nightmare...

Atmospheric_Cougar

May 3, 12:25pm

Yeah, I used to live in LA. Taking a train would have been so much better than driving

May 3, 12:25pm

Exactly, and add 110 degree heat, cars over heating etc. It was hell.

Atmospheric_Cougar

May 3, 12:28pm

Sure, but for $150 billion, and only from Baker to Barstow.

Kaanapali

May 3, 12:26pm

With an agriculture station stop in Yermo.

Florwood

May 3, 1:42pm

It will be overbudget, a complete mess, overpriced, and eventually underused. US should learn from Japan

spugeddy24

May 3, 12:28pm

Why? The company has already built a Miami to Orlando line.

DubuMfalme

May 3, 12:33pm

I hope they succeed. I just think it’ll be a huge mess and won’t be as effective as needed.

spugeddy24

May 3, 12:40pm

Here's a guy reviewing their Miami to Orlando service.

DubuMfalme

May 3, 12:54pm

Fingers crossed. Solid video

spugeddy24

May 3, 12:56pm

Given the other CA line is $90B over the original $33B budget and will have

AggieWeekendCougar

May 3, 12:36pm

This is a very different system, being run by a private company.

DubuMfalme

May 3, 12:40pm

I'm assuming all the evironmental permitting will be just as cumbersome, despite

AggieWeekendCougar

May 3, 1:11pm

I believe the majority of the line is between the I-15 freeway lanes, so not

Doogal McCougar

May 3, 1:17pm

Yes, they are using land that's already permitted. Between I-15 lanes.

Lance71

May 3, 1:22pm

They completed their line in Florida on time and on budget. And the logistics of

Lance71

May 3, 12:44pm

Yes, it looks like a *better* bet than their FL line, and easier logistically.

DubuMfalme

May 3, 12:56pm

I once tried to leave LA for Utah on a Friday afternoon.

Eddie

May 3, 12:49pm

I hope so. The I-15 traffic to/from Vegas on weekends is terrible.

Japan Coug

May 3, 1:12pm

they are trying to get it complete before the LA Olympics

nbruin

May 3, 1:12pm

No, but somehow the money will be spent

BluebloodOR

May 3, 1:30pm

Let's say the average price of a ticket is $200. It will take 60,000,000

Thrill

May 3, 1:45pm

Orlando to Miami is only $79. I'd be surprised if they charge $200.

Lance71

May 3, 2:12pm

Ok....so even longer to pay for it.

Thrill

May 3, 2:13pm

They had 2.1M passengers on their Florida route last year. Not sure how many

Japan Coug

May 3, 2:13pm

You should tell them their business model is flawed so they don't throw away $$$

DubuMfalme

May 3, 2:45pm

One of it BIG flaws, the starting point in SoCal is in Rancho Cucamonga, they

germ1

May 3, 2:53pm

Yeah, the Rancho Cucamonga terminus is a bit weird. Supposedly they want to

Japan Coug

May 3, 3:51pm

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