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12.01.09

Three Extreme High-Speed Rail Concepts for Las Vegas

Las Vegas developers hear proposals for new transportation methods to hook up visitors from LA
By Jeremy Hsu Posted 10.23.2009 at 11:15 am 8 Comments

Cars to Trains: Who needs roads?  AVT
Slot machine junkies and poker sharks could soon ride one of three futuristic high speed trains from Los Angeles to casino mecca Las Vegas. But that's assuming developers get on board with a tubular rail, a maglev transporter for cars, or an air-cushioned train.

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