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Las Vegas station (Brightline West)

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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.[2] Construction began on April 22, 2024, with rail operations planned to start in 2029.[3]

Coordinates36°03′16″N 115°10′40″W
OwnerDesertXpress Enterprises, LLC[1]
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Aerial view looking south from Sunset Road, the station site is the open parcel left of center frame, May 2014
General information
LocationLas Vegas Boulevard
Enterprise, Nevada
United States
Coordinates36°03′16″N 115°10′40″W
OwnerDesertXpress Enterprises, LLC[1]
OperatorBrightline West
LineBrightline West
Construction
Parking2,400 spaces
AccessibleYes
History
Opening2029 (2029)
Future service
Preceding station Brightline Following station
Terminus Brightline West Victor Valley
Location
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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.[4] Work began on the station in mid 2025.[5]

Entertainment district

The surrounding 110 acres (45 ha) provide space for transit-oriented development.[6][7] 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.[8]

Oak View Group plans a 20,000-seat arena on a 25-acre (10 ha) site adjacent to the station.[9] This project is part of a larger 66-acre (27 ha) development envisioned as a sports and entertainment district.[10]

Wes Edens, cofounder of Fortress Investment Group and Brightline founder, had originally expressed interest in having a Major League Soccer team based in Las Vegas as an expansion along with a soccer-specific stadium adjacent to the station. The stadium could have a capacity of at least 25,000 spectators and have the potential team name of the Las Vegas Villains.[11][12]

Previous site considerations

The 2011 project outline explored options near the Rio or Downtown.[13] One of these locations was ultimately used for Allegiant Stadium.

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