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May 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Tracklaying complete on Los Angeles Metro Connector

Project enters testing phase at 90% completion.

February 23, 2022 | High-speed

$US 5bn cost increase for California’s high-speed line

Changes to the scope of the project and new mitigations are behind the new expected cost.

February 7, 2022 | Light Rail

Initial section of Los Angeles - Artesia light rail line approved

The line includes 19.6km of at-grade and 4.1km of elevated track.

January 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

Los Angeles Metro to receive $US 1.24bn in government support

The funding will enable metro services to continue operating post-pandemic.

October 22, 2021 | North America

Brightline West project advances in California

Memorandum of Understanding signed for a 77km section of Brightline West line to link stations in California.

July 9, 2021 | Infrastructure

Brightline obtains Las Vegas station site

Brightline Holdings has acquired a 44.5 hectare area of land that will be the home of Brightline West’s Las Vegas high-speed terminus station.

May 11, 2021 | Financial

Los Angeles Metro sets out proposed $US 8bn budget for 2022 financial year

The budget focuses on returning services to pre-pandemic levels.

March 20, 2021 | North America

Lowest bidder emerges for LA Airport Metro Connector interchange contract

The new interchange will connect two light rail lines, the LAX People Mover, and multiple bus routes.

September 28, 2020 | Infrastructure

LA Metro approves $US 400bn investment plan

LOS Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors has approved a $US 400bn 30-year Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).

September 8, 2020 | Financial

XpressWest receives approval for future bond sales

XPRESSWEST, a subsidiary of American private operator Brightline, has received approval from the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (CIEDB) to be reimbursed through a future bond sale for the cost of its planned 273.6km high-speed line from California to Las Vegas.

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