Preparations before the official opening involve drilling and sample collection. Brightline West, an American high-speed rail project, has initiated what it calls the ‘final stages of design’ at both ends of the California-Nevada route, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The high-speed railway project

The company, also owning and managing intercity transportation in Florida on the east coast, stated that this marks the last preparation before construction begins on the west coast line.

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Ongoing work before the official project opening includes geotechnical drilling, sample collection, excavation, and landscaping along Interstate 15 (I-15), where the project aims to alleviate traffic congestion by providing an alternative railway option for passengers.

Despite a slight delay from the announced Brightline West schedule, the contractor anticipates the commencement of construction for the USA’s first high-speed rail project in the near future.

The high-speed railway project

The Brightline West line will be a fully electric 218-mile route with speeds reaching approximately 286 miles per hour, connecting from the main station in Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, a city roughly 30-40 miles from Los Angeles, where it will link to Southern California.

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