Las Vegas station (Brightline West)
stop on a proposed high-speed rail line in the southwest United States
Las Vegas station is the planned northern terminus of Brightline West, a proposed high-speed rail service. The station will be located on the south Las Vegas Strip in the unincorporated town of Enterprise, Nevada. The 33-acre (13 ha) site will feature retail, restaurants, connections to other transportation (including the Vegas Loop), and a large parking garage. Construction began on April 22, 2024, with rail operations planned to start in 2029.
Description
The two-story station will be situated on a 33-acre (13 ha) site on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard, between Blue Diamond Road and Warm Springs Road, across from the Las Vegas Premium Outlets South. Work began on the station in mid 2025.
Entertainment district
The surrounding 110 acres (45 ha) provide space for transit-oriented development. According to Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group, this is a prime location for future growth in Las Vegas's gaming and entertainment corridor.
Oak View Group plans a 20,000-seat arena on a 25-acre (10 ha) site adjacent to the station. This project is part of a larger 66-acre (27 ha) development envisioned as a sports and entertainment district.
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