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The '''X-Train''' is a proposed passenger train service that would operate primarily on [[Union Pacific Railroad]] lines between [[Union Station (Los Angeles)|Los Angeles Union Station]], [[Ontario, California]], and a new station to be built adjacent to the [[Las Vegas Strip]], with a travel time of five to five-and-a-half hours.<ref name=20100507lvsun>{{Cite news | last=Velotta | first=Richard | title=Low-speed train proposals clash | work=The Las Vegas Sun | date=7 May 2010 | date=2010-05-07 | url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/may/07/low-speed-train-proposals-clash/ | accessdate=2010-05-07}}</ref> [[Amtrak]] last operated passenger train service to Las Vegas in 1997 on the ''[[Desert Wind]]''. |
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X-Train would offer an alternative to traveling on congested [[Interstate 15]]. |
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The project was announced by X-Train Limited LLC, a subsidiary of D2 Entertainment LLC, which partners in themed restaurants and attractions, museum “edu-tainment” features, hotels and casinos and other resorts. The company has worked on projects in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Egypt]] and may be best known for its work on the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ship projects. |
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Five different classes of service would be offered -- coach, business, first class, premium and private cars -- each with a variety of onboard activities. Initially, |
Five different classes of service would be offered -- coach, business, first class, premium and private cars -- each with a variety of onboard activities. Initially, X-Train would operate daily except Tuesday, leaving Los Angeles at 10 a.m. and Las Vegas at 4 p.m.<ref name="20100507lvsun"/> |
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The X-Train is not to be confused with the [[Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway|BNSF]] designation for intermodal trains carrying both containers & trailers. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* http://www.xtrainvegas.com/ |
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* [http://www.z-trainltd.com/ Z Train Ltd web site (domain currently parked)] |
* [http://www.z-trainltd.com/ Z Train Ltd web site (domain currently parked)] |
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Revision as of 21:16, 28 November 2011
The X-Train is a proposed passenger train service that would operate primarily on Union Pacific Railroad lines between Los Angeles Union Station, Ontario, California, and a new station to be built adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip, with a travel time of five to five-and-a-half hours.[1] Amtrak last operated passenger train service to Las Vegas in 1997 on the Desert Wind.
X-Train would offer an alternative to traveling on congested Interstate 15.
The project was announced by X-Train Limited LLC, a subsidiary of D2 Entertainment LLC, which partners in themed restaurants and attractions, museum “edu-tainment” features, hotels and casinos and other resorts. The company has worked on projects in the United Kingdom and Egypt and may be best known for its work on the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ship projects.
Five different classes of service would be offered -- coach, business, first class, premium and private cars -- each with a variety of onboard activities. Initially, X-Train would operate daily except Tuesday, leaving Los Angeles at 10 a.m. and Las Vegas at 4 p.m.[1]
The X-Train is not to be confused with the BNSF designation for intermodal trains carrying both containers & trailers.
See also
References
- ^ a b Velotta, Richard (2010-05-07). "Low-speed train proposals clash". The Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2010-05-07.