High speed rail from Las Vegas to LA --- and by "LA" I mean Rancho Cucamonga -- cleared another big hurdle recently, so let's dive into the service and figure out how much it's going to change transportation dynamics between one of the US' busiest city pairs for travel. --------- I'm proud to be on Nebula -- a streaming service that brings together the best creators on a single ad-free platform and gives them free rein to follow their inspiration. NEBULA LIFETIME is available for the holidays in 2023! Follow my custom link to REALLY help the channel. https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=citynerd And you can always get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/citynerd ---------- Become a member of the Rail Passengers Association and support advocating for expanded national passenger rail network and better service! https://www.railpassengers.org/all-aboard/join/ ---------- Patreon - a way to directly support continuing CityNerd output! Thanks to all who have signed up so far. https://www.patreon.com/CityNerd ---------- Instagram: @nerd4cities BlueSky: @nerd4cities Threads: @nerd4cities Twitter: @nerd4cities ---------- Previous CityNerd Videos Referenced: - Car-Free Las Vegas Boulevard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ke0LN3vjgU - High Speed Rail in Spain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfxJhX8Y4QI - Lifestyle Centers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHbcRQc1E6Q ---------- Resources: - Amtrak Desert Wind final timetable http://www.trainweb.org/usarail/desertwind.htm - https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/stb-advances-12b-brightline-west-project/ - https://www.brightlinewest.com/ - https://hsr.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Business_Plan_Map.pdf - https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/intercity/welcome-aboard-brightline-orlando/ - https://www.delta.com/us/en/check-in-security/check-in-time-requirements/domestic-check-in - https://www.visitorlando.com/blog/post/brightline-orlando-faqs/ - https://metrolinktrains.com/globalassets/schedules/timetables/2023/web_alllines_23-11-06_spreads.pdf ---------- Images - Thanks to Brightline for making lots of assets available! ---------- Music: CityNerd background: Caipirinha in Hawaii by Carmen María and Edu Espinal (YouTube music library) ---------- Business Inquiries: thecitynerd@nebula.tv