Pedestrian View Of Los Angeles: High Speed Train to Vegas Could be a Reality, Say Chinese (Source: LAist)

Pedestrian View Of Los Angeles

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

High Speed Train to Vegas Could be a Reality, Say Chinese (Source: LAist)

Link: High Speed Train to Vegas Could be a Reality, Say Chinese - LAist

High Speed Train to Vegas Could be a Reality, Say Chinese

A Chinese bank is has agreed to loan $7 billion to help build a high speed train between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, according to the Las Vegas Sun, via Curbed LA. That's great, but there are hurdles, including the fact that the line was not funded in the latest round of stimulus money, in which California received $2.25 billion. However, if it does become a reality, Las Vegas will truly become L.A.'s far flung suburb. But, hey, Chinese bankers, what about some funding for the subway to the sea? Huh?

By Zach Behrens in News on February 3, 2010 11:35 AM