Amtrak to invest $9 million for Los Angeles-Las Vegas service

Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998 | 3:17 a.m.

"This is a critical step in reintroducing passenger train service between Southern California and Las Vegas," said Amtrak West President Gil Mallery. "I hope the $9 million investment sends a strong message about Amtrak's commitment to the restoration of rail service in this market."

Mallery commended Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and his staff for generating local interest in the train service and for helping Amtrak receive adequate capital funding.

Amtrak and Rogich Communications Group have been working with Las Vegas resorts on the train service, which could be ready by December.

A round-trip ticket would cost $99.

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