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USA Today
28 minutes ago
- USA Today
AmeriStarRail pitches coast-to-coast high-speed rail project, with High Desert stops
Move over Brightline West, transportation company AmeriStarRail has pitched a Los Angeles to New York high-speed rail project, which would travel through the High Desert. The Delaware-based company proposed its high-speed rail project dubbed the 'Transcontinental Chief' to the longtime passenger rail company Amtrak, according to Newsweek. AmeriStarRail inked its proposal in June to Amtrak President Roger Harris about the possible joint venture connecting both coasts in under 72 hours. The project would include dozens of stops, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Victorville, Barstow, the Grand Canyon, Kansas City, Chicago and New York. The AmeriStarRail system would use existing infrastructure from host railroads, including BNSF, Norfolk Southern and New Jersey Transit, Newsweek reported. Many variables Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra told the Daily Press on Wednesday that there are 'a lot of variables' to work through before the proposed project sees approval. 'It sounds like a great idea, but they'll have to deal with things like train schedules, permission to use BNSF tracks, funding, construction of a new station and a mountain of regulations,' Becerra. 'If they plan to bring the project through Victorville, I hope they let us sit down at the discussion table.' The current Amtrak schedule shows a train passing through the High Desert twice a day. Operational by 2026? AmeriStarRail explained that the goal of the project includes having trains operational by May 10, 2026, in time for the FIFA World Cup and the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations, according to Newsweek. The rail system would use existing TTX flatcars and auto carriers, along with Amtrak locomotives and passenger cars. It would also be on a route that is mostly double track, according to Trains Magazine. 'The Transcontinental Chief will be a great opportunity for Amtrak to team up with the private sector to confront the challenges of its money-losing long-distance trains and create opportunities to usher in a profitable Golden Age of rail travel for passengers and truckers, with the ingenuity of free enterprise, as we celebrate our great nation's 250th birthday next year,' the AmeriStarRail letter stated. Amtrak has yet to respond to AmeriStarRail and has not acted on previous pitches made by the company, Newsweek reported. The proposed route would replace Amtrak's Southwest Chief Line, which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago. Additionally, the Pennsylvanian Line on the East Coast. Brightline West One high-speed rail project in California includes Brightline West's 218-mile rail line between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, with stops in Apple Valley and Hesperia. The Brightline West track will primarily run along the Interstate 15 median. Trains capable of reaching 186 mph or more will cut the trip between Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga to two hours – half the time to travel by car, the company said. Brightline West's $12 billion high-speed rail project will be a fully electric, zero-emission system to become one of the greenest forms of transportation in the U.S. Field testing has continued after Brightline West hosted a groundbreaking for its high-speed rail system in Las Vegas in April 2024. In February 2025, Nevada Department of Transportation officials were told by Brightline officials that construction of the rail project would begin within the next two months. California High-Speed Rail Authority Earlier this year, President Donald Trump said the government would not fund the California High-Speed Rail Authority's project that would connect Los Angeles to San Francisco. Nearly17 years after California voters initially approved a bond to help fund its construction, the project's main focus is now a Merced to Bakersfield railway with an expected operational date between 2030 and 2033, the Fresno Bee reported. Railway News reported that while the California High-Speed Rail project has faced delays, cost overruns, and political scrutiny, the San Francisco Bay Area continues to ready itself to become a vital terminus. Despite the controversy surrounding the project, regional leaders are steadily preparing infrastructure for its arrival. During the American Public Transportation Association's High-Speed Rail Seminar, Andrew Fremier, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, asserted that the agency remains fully committed to bringing the California High-Speed Rail project to San Francisco and believes that it can be feasibly brought forward in increments. Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@ Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
Business Wire
2 hours ago
- Business Wire
Zap Launches New Payments Offering, Powered by TrueLayer and DNA Payments
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zap, a leading digital design and marketing agency, has launched its new payments product alongside Zap Cashier, a service that promises a seamless payment experience, embedded directly into Zap's technology platform. Zap's payment functionality is secured by TrueLayer, Europe's foremost Pay by Bank provider and DNA Payments, one of Europe's leading independent players in card payments. Over a quarter of Zap's clients are already using the service. The launch comes on the back of rising demand from end users and merchants to deliver faster, smoother payment journeys, features that are essential in the highly competitive gaming space. With Zap Cashier, end-users will enjoy a fully integrated pay-in and pay-out journey, eliminating the need for manual bank transfers. For merchants, Zap Cashier is already delivering significant time and cost savings, with less administration needed thanks to its full integration with the Zap platform. The service will also deliver enhanced customer support for Zap's clients and their users. Capital Competitions have been an early adopter of Zap's payment proposition. Jamie Jackson, Director at Capital Competitions said: "Since moving to Zap our customer feedback has been great. The flow is clear and easy to use. We have noticed a much higher acceptance rate with less payment declines. The interface is simple and easy to use with great reporting tools on revenue received." Steven Sefton Digital Director at Zap said: 'This is the culmination of over a year's worth of development to deliver our customers a better player experience. It's a pleasure to be working with DNA Payments and TrueLayer to deliver better services to platforms and their users alike.' 'Pay by Bank is redefining how platforms handle payments,' said Mariko Beising, VP Partnerships at TrueLayer. 'Zap's move reflects the broader shift we're seeing: businesses across industries are turning to Pay by Bank to deliver better user experiences and lower payment costs.' Colin Neil, Head of Corporate at DNA Payments, added: 'Simple, unified payments are the foundation of a great user experience and are an absolute necessity across a number of sectors. With our market-leading payment platform and Zap's drive to deliver the best competition system in the UK, we're able to deliver a best-in-class experience for site owners and users.' DNA Payments has direct plugins with leading eCommerce CMS platforms like Big Commerce and WooCommerce, underpinned by its leading checkout payments gateway. This unrivalled expertise in online payments allowed the team to help bring this product to market. About ZAP Zap is a UK-based technology and marketing company that builds and supports platforms for competition and raffle businesses. As the longest-serving provider in the space, Zap is trusted by hundreds of businesses for its secure, scalable, and entirely in-house platform. About DNA Payments DNA Payments is a leading independent, full-service omnichannel payments provider, offering a wide range of payment solutions to businesses of all sizes. With a focus on innovation and customer service, DNA Payments empowers businesses to accept payments seamlessly across all channels. About TrueLayer TrueLayer is Europe's fastest growing payments network. We power smarter, safer and faster online payments by combining real-time bank payments with financial and identity data. Businesses use our products to onboard new users, accept money and make payouts in seconds, and at scale. We're live across 21 countries and more than 15 million users trust us to process their transactions. Though we're not stopping here. We're on a mission to change the way the world pays. And we won't stop until we've unlocked the full potential of payments.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
The Phoenix Suns Are Discussing A Buyout With Bradley Beal To Make Him An Unrestricted Free Agent
The Phoenix Suns Are Discussing A Buyout With Bradley Beal To Make Him An Unrestricted Free Agent originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The situation in Phoenix is getting more complicated by the day as they attempt to build a contender around Devin Booker. In the aftermath of the Kevin Durant trade, the Suns are struggling to improve, but a buyout for Bradley Beal is in the works that could open up a world of possibilities for the organization. Advertisement "The Phoenix Suns have been discussing a possible buyout for guard Bradley Beal, league sources have informed The Arizona Republic," wrote Duane Rankin. Beal, 32, joined the Suns in 2023 after a blockbuster trade from the Wizards. As one of the few players with a no-trade clause, he had approved his move to Phoenix and only did so knowing that he'd be joining Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. In his two seasons with the Suns so far, Beal's tenure has been a complete disaster. Besides the team finishing near the bottom of the standings, chemistry on the court and in the locker room was nonexistent. Worse still is that Beal made $50+ million last season while averaging 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Between his poor health and underachieving performance, Bradley Beal has been more of a liability for the Suns than anything else, especially since the size of his contract limits what they can do to improve their team. Advertisement In response, the Suns have tried desperately to trade Beal, hoping that at least one other team might be willing to take on his contract. So far, however, rival GMs have been too smart to make a big offer on Beal, and potential trade partners have yet to surface. Without Durant, the Suns know that they need to part with Beal (especially to save money), but their only option now is a buyout. Just like the Bucks did with Damian Lillard, Phoenix could stretch and waive Beal's deal over five years. While it would count against the team's salary, they could use the added flexibility to make additional roster tweaks and get out from under the second apron. In the case of Beal, he'd be free to pursue his own interests on a different team. From his time with the Wizards and Suns, he's never been in a competitive environment, and this would be his best chance to join one. Despite his struggles to stay healthy and consistent with his play, Beal could still make for an interesting roster addition at the right price. With skills as a shooter, scorer, and ball-handler, Beal provides an instant boost on offense, and his scoring can make life easier for teammates. Given his situation, only a few teams stand out as ideal landing spots, such as the Los Angeles Clippers, who are reportedly the front-runners to sign him if he leaves the Suns. Advertisement With so many variables at play, it's impossible to tell how this situation will play out, but it's probably in the best interest of all parties if Beal moves on from the Suns forever. His tenure there will not be remembered kindly, but there's still a chance for him to find greater success if he joins the right situation this summer. Related: Suns Insider Claims Bradley Beal's Future Has Been Decided Following Kevin Durant Trade This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
