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Railway News, 7/4/23

California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley

 

 

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has received a 25 million USD Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to fund the final design and construction of two Brightline West intercity passenger rail stations.

 

The funded Brightline West stations and their associated facilities will be constructed in Hesperia and Apple Valley, California as part of Brightline West’s 12 billion USD high-speed rail system.

 

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Daily Press, Victorville, CA 6/29/23

 

Brightline West awarded $25 million to build high-speed rail stations in the Victor Valley

 

 

Hesperia and Apple Valley will one day be home to high speed rail stations that will connect Las Vegas and the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station.

 

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, in partnership with Brightline West, has been awarded a $25 million federal grant to build the High Desert high-speed train stations. 

 

“When completed, the Brightline project will be a game changer for our region, reducing commute times, increasing job opportunities and improving the quality of life for residents,” said Art Bishop, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority president.

 

 

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