High-speed rail project to connect LA and Las Vegas

America's first high-speed rail project will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas in 2 hours and 10 minutes, reaching speeds of 200 mph. The 218-mile route will be all-electric and zero-emission, removing 400,000 tons of CO2 annually. The project received $3 billion in federal funding and is expected to create 35,000 jobs. Brightline, the rail construction firm, is leading the initiative.