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Brightline West will host a project update for students in UNLV’s Lied Real Estate Program and the Real Estate & Business Society, providing an inside look at the development of America’s first true high-speed rail system. This engagement supports our ongoing commitment to educating future industry leaders and fostering collaboration with Nevada’s academic and business community.

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Brightline West will present to the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council at an upcoming gathering in Las Vegas, sharing an update on the project’s design, safety standards, and construction progress. This engagement provides an opportunity to discuss high-speed rail infrastructure with local building and safety professionals, highlight the project’s commitment to code compliance and engineering excellence, and strengthen collaboration with the regional development and inspection community.

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Brightline West will present our high-speed rail project at the 2025 Fall Transportation Conference, an annual gathering of leaders in transportation engineering, planning, and research. The conference is also inviting undergraduate and graduate engineering students enrolled for Fall 2025 to submit abstracts showcasing innovative research and mobility solutions.

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The Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum on the economic potential of the Brightline West high-speed rail project, which includes a future station in the Inland Empire. The project is expected to generate billions in economic impact and create tens of thousands of jobs. Attendees will hear updates and policy perspectives from speakers including Brightline West leadership and California state officials.

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The 2025 Women in Rail Conference will gather leaders from across the rail industry to spotlight the achievements and leadership of women in freight, passenger, and transit sectors. Sarah Watterson, President of Brightline West, will participate in a panel discussion to share insights from her career and the evolving role of women in rail infrastructure. The event will include panels, networking sessions, and an awards program recognizing excellence in the field, with a focus on inclusion, innovation, and professional growth.

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A virtual meeting between the Nevada State Contractors Board and the California State Licensing Board will provide an update on the Brightline West project. Topics will include construction progress in both states, any licensing or regulatory issues, inter-agency coordination, and timelines for upcoming phases.

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A Traffic Incident Management (TIM) coalition meeting will bring together stakeholders to share updates on current project developments and outline plans for future phasing.

Senator Cortez Masto’s team is convening a Southern Nevada transportation stakeholder roundtable. The meeting will include staff from both Washington, D.C., and Nevada, along with approximately 20–30 transportation stakeholders representing regional agencies, municipalities, and sectors such as tourism and education.

Brightline West officials, joined by representatives from Clark County, held a community outreach meeting in Sloan on July 24, 2025, to brief area residents and stakeholders on forthcoming developments. The session focused on the construction of the Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) located just west of Sloan Road within the Brightline corridor. Clark County planners presented the updated Sloan Masterplan, outlining coordinated land-use strategies and growth projections that complement Brightline’s infrastructure. Officials emphasized ongoing communication and engagement as these major projects advance.