New Rail Project Could Be Good For Gamblers - Los Angeles Local News, Weather, and Traffic

High-Speed Rail

New Rail Project Could Be Good For Gamblers

Posted: Updated:
Palmdale, CA -

For months now we've been reporting on the state's controversial High-Speed Rail system from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Theoretically, it costs $68 billion at least, with groundbreaking at least six months away.

The state has yet to purchase one acre of farmland for the initial 130 mile route through the Central Valley, yet those running this project say not to worry. With that as the backdrop, there is yet another high-speed train in the works -- this one from Palmdale and Victorville to Las Vegas. Dubbed "Xpress West'' this one is "only" $6.9 billion and the business interests running that one will be applying for a federal loan. 

There was a summit Monday in Palmdale on the Vegas project, mainly to educate business types about how to get in on the action to get jobs and generate money for the region.

There is no real firm timetable for this one, but since it doesn't seem to involve taxpayer dollars directly it will likely generate a lot of support, while Governor Brown seems to be one of the lone voices clinging to the concept of the San Fran/ LA rail that voters approved way back in 2008.  

We'll stay on both of these projects.

  • Features

  • Saving The California Dream

    Friday, May 24 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:06:05 GMT
    It's been a hectic week for Norcal Tea Party, a group based in Colfax that filed a class-action lawsuit against the IRS on Monday.
    It's been a hectic week for Norcal Tea Party, a group based in Colfax that filed a class-action lawsuit against the IRS on Monday.
  • LA's Most Wanted

    We are joining with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to help find and catch offenders who have violated probation and are now missing.
    We are joining with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to help find and catch offenders who have violated probation and are now missing.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:03:38 GMT
    Marijuana "Wax"  A potent new breed of marijuana concentrate may blow your mind. But be warned:  making it could also blow up your house.

     
    Marijuana "Wax"  A potent new breed of marijuana concentrate may blow your mind. But be warned:  making it could also blow up your house.

     
  • California High-Speed Rail

  • California High-Speed Rail

    Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:23:16 GMT
    Recent Fox 11 investigations have found California's high-speed rail project delays may be putting the project at risk. Now, one of the largest newspaper groups in the country just came out against the high-speed rail plan.
    Recent Fox 11 investigations have found California's high-speed rail project delays may be putting the project at risk. Now, one of the largest newspaper groups in the country just came out against the high-speed rail plan.
  • California High-Speed Rail

    Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:21:59 GMT
    Politicians are asking the question: Is it time to pull the plug on California's high-speed rail?
    Politicians are asking the question: Is it time to pull the plug on California's high-speed rail?
  • California High-Speed Rail

    Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:21:36 GMT
    All this talk of budget tightening leaves California's high-speed rail project dangling in the balance. At a transportation hearing today in Washington, emotions ran high as California's plan was attacked.
    All this talk of budget tightening leaves California's high-speed rail project dangling in the balance. At a transportation hearing today in Washington, emotions ran high as California's plan was attacked.
Powered by WorldNow

KTTV FOX 11
1999 S. Bundy Dr.
Los Angeles CA 90025

Main: (310) 584-2000
News Tips? (310) 584-2025

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices