After receiving approximately $3 billion in federal funding last month for a new high-speed railway system, Brightline West—an intercity passenger high-speed rail service company—recently announced it’s gearing up to begin the hiring process for construction.

The new railway will extend 218 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada to Rancho Cucamonga, California—northwest of Los Angeles—with additional stations in Apple Valley and Hesperia.

Map of a high-speed rail line planned between Los Angeles and Los Vegas. (Courtesy of Brightline West)

Traveling at more than 186 miles per hour, the railway will take passengers from the start to end destination in just two hours and 10 minutes—twice as fast as the average drive time.

The overall cost for the project is $12 billion.

The state’s Department of Labor recently met with trade unions in Nevada and California to strategize the hiring of more than 10,000 workers for construction, with an additional 35,000 workers in various positions, according to the project’s website.

Additionally, after construction is complete, the railway system anticipates creating more than 1,000 permanent jobs in operations and maintenance, with about 900 of the positions being full-time union positions.

Brightline West plans to break ground in early 2024, aiming to open in time for the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games in 2028, according to the website.

Individuals interested in jobs with the railway system are encouraged to monitor Brightline West’s official website for updates and available opportunities.