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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A high-speed train connecting Las Vegas to Los Angeles is one step closer to reality.
The Secretary of Transportation has designated a high-speed rail corridor between the two cities. This opens up any group to seek federal money to help build the rail line.
For nearly three decades, there has been talk of a high-speed train between Las Vegas and California but the Secretary's announcement makes it more likely.
Senator Harry Reid says the congestion on I-15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas could be avoided.
"Take a drive. Go to Southern California. That will answer all the questions why we need high-speed rail," said Senator Harry Reid, (D) Nevada. He, along with Secretary Ray LaHood, announced the new high-speed rail corridor between the areas. It opens the door for federal funding to help pay for it. In the stimulus plan, $8 billion was set aside for high-speed rail.
"What jump starts our opportunity in America is President Obama's initiative that Congress passed to put $8 billion in the economic recovery," said Secretary LaHood, D.O.T.