The cost of Brightline West’s high-speed rail project —connecting Las Vegas to Southern California—has surged to $21.05 billion, up from $16 billion earlier this year. To bridge the gap, the company has formally requested a $6 billion federal loan through the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Here's what to know about the Brightline West project.

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