U.S. High Speed Rail praises FRA chief’s support for Brightline West federal investment
Washington, D.C.—May 1—U.S. High Speed Rail, a leading coalition of labor, business and other advocates for high-speed rail nationwide, praised Federal Railroad Administration Chief David Fink for voicing strong interest in investing in Brightline West’s high-speed rail project in Las Vegas. Fink made the comments at an April 30th conference in Washington, D.C.
Said Andy Kunz, President & CEO of U.S. High Speed Rail:
“David Fink’s comments are a positive signal for the future of high-speed rail in America. We strongly support Brightline West’s bullet train project and look forward to seeing robust future federal support for high-speed rail projects across the country.”
Brightline West will take passengers 218 miles from Las Vegas to Southern California in approximately two hours at speeds up to 200 mph. The project applied last September for a $6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
About USHSR
USHSR is the national voice for high speed rail in America. We are an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit that unites companies, experts, and community leaders to build a modern, electric rail network. Since 2009 we have convened the industry, advanced smart policy, and educated the public with clear facts, maps, and events. Our work connects projects to partners and best practices so corridors move from vision to delivery. The mission is simple and urgent, to build widespread public, business, and political support for major federal investment in America’s rail network and deliver fast, reliable travel that strengthens communities and the economy.