Another Good Reason to move to Calif.!!!

[Charlie B]

As a Californian, there are several things that puzzle me. One is that the Indian casinos are a lot closer now than Vegas, and many of them have Vegas-style amenities, like shows, buffets, etc. The day is long gone when people only had the choice of driving to Vegas. Some do, of course. Second, you're also right that $198 is more expensive than driving and double the air fare being advertised ($49) from LA. Keep in mind that Southwest jiggers a lot of its West Coast routes to go through Vegas! Third, the Atlantic City ACES service didn't last all that long, and it was basically the same deal.

They may be aiming at getting the casinos to comp the service for high rollers, but that was what the ACES service wanted to do as well.

But this is by no means the first time that scammers have pitched a train to Las Vegas.

If I was a taxpayer in California I would be watching to see how he dips into your pocket for rail grants, either state or local. Having worked in the rail industry where I could see the way the game was played I would be very leery, and I don't see how the fare at 49 bucks one way can cover the expense of the train, then add the cost of constructing new track in some areas. Just my opinion and I am often wrong.
Charlie