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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Las Vegas Railway Express names COO

The X Train, the luxury passenger train with planned rail service between Southern California and Las Vegas, announced the appointment of Jim Wilson to the post.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Las Vegas high-speed system rebranded

Recently, the Los Angeles Metro and DesertXpress signed letters committing to work together to define what would be necessary to deliver high-speed rail service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas through the High Desert Corridor between Victorville and Palmdale to connect with existing rail service.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2012

Las Vegas RTC cuts less than expected

Changes to paratransit services include at least a 50% discount for seniors and disabled riders and unlimited paratransit fares will be switched to 46-trip per month coupon books, effective July 2013.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2011

Las Vegas RTC launches tourist-friendly website

Ridethestrip.com highlights the cost-effective, reliable and modern public transportation alternatives to and from McCarran International Airport, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

Las Vegas RTC breaks ground on BRT route

The Sahara Express will be another addition to the RTC’s expanding network of rapid transit services. The project will feature solar powered transit shelters, ticket vending machines, elevated station platforms, and improvements to traffic signals that will improve travel for both cars and transit operations.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2010

High-speed rail event highlights projects, need for support

The Western High Speed Rail Alliance's inaugural conference, held in Las Vegas in mid-October, brought industry professionals together to tout the benefits of high-speed rail and highlight projects and the need for funding and support.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

Las Vegas' 'X' Train taps PDI to ensure safety standards

LVRE has been planning for the establishment of a "Vegas-style" passenger train service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas since early 2009. Roundtrip service will be Thursday through Monday each week with an introductory price of $99 roundtrip.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

UNLV gets $2.8M for transit center

The U.S. DOT grant, received by the RTC of Southern Nevada, will be applied to connecting UNLV to downtown Las Vegas and the northwest valley via the new ACExpress C Line. Additionally, a future BRT line will connect the campus and the transit center.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

Las Vegas Monorail insurer appealing decision

Ambac Assurance Corp. of Wisconsin and Wells Fargo Bank had argued that the monorail should not be allowed to proceed under Chapter 11, arguing that a filing under Chapter 9 reserved for government agencies was more appropriate.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2010

Las Vegas Railway purchases first trainset

The initial refurbishments are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year.

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