Explore the upcoming Brightline West trains, featuring a luxurious lounge car

Construction is progressing rapidly on Brightline West's high-speed rail line, set to connect Las Vegas with Southern California by 2028. The private intercity rail operator is now providing a sneak peek into the interiors of its future trainsets.

This exclusive preview showcases a luxurious lounge car that travelers will surely look forward to during their journeys to and from Sin City.

Recently, Brightline solidified a partnership with Siemens Mobility, which will manufacture 220 trainsets for the rail operator's western network at a new facility in New York.

In conjunction with the agreement, the two companies revealed designs for the interiors of the Brightline West American Pioneer 220 trains, which are central to the company's vision of providing America’s first genuine high-speed rail service.

The visuals show numerous similarities to the Brightline trains currently in service in Florida, featuring leather ergonomic seats with supportive headrests, carpeted floors, and overhead storage bins.

Brightline West trains will feature a warmer color scheme compared to their Florida counterparts, tailored to complement the desert landscape they will traverse. Operating along Interstate 15 through Nevada and California, these trains will achieve speeds exceeding 200 mph.

The premium cabin on the trains, designed for those willing to pay more, boasts white seating paired with soft pastel peach headrests.

In the standard "Smart" cars, travelers will find white leather seats complemented by green headrests.

It's almost guaranteed that the Brightline West trains will feature many of the same amenities found on their Sunshine State counterparts. This includes Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a focus on quality service — though we are excitedly awaiting further details as the launch approaches. The Florida trains provide snack services, numerous power and USB outlets, along with leather seating. They also include spacious motion-activated restrooms, wide aisles, and reclining seats.

The soft shades of pink and green represent a significant shift from the vibrant yellow seen on the Brightline Florida trains.

Brightline's most striking renderings for its western line showcase the anticipated lounge car, designed as a relaxing space for travelers to enjoy refreshments during the over two-hour journey between Las Vegas and suburban Los Angeles.

The lounge car is adorned with tan and pastel green accents, featuring a spacious walk-up bar highlighted by desert-themed artwork.

This lounge car also includes various seating arrangements, such as a wraparound booth and cozy chairs placed next to small tables for a more intimate experience.

One of the designs showcases glasses of wine alongside a bottle of Champagne on ice, celebrating the Las Vegas-bound travelers who are expected to be a key part of the Brightline West clientele. Passengers can enjoy their drinks while taking in the breathtaking desert scenery through the windows.

Brightline and Siemens emphasize that the trainsets will surpass the accessibility standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, enabling passengers in wheelchairs to transition effortlessly between cars.

The trains' exterior will feature a streamlined design aimed at enhancing efficiency as they achieve the highest speeds of any train in the United States.

Recently, lawmakers, including U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, convened around a 30-foot scaled model of the upcoming trainset. Siemens is set to begin construction in 2026 at its forthcoming 300,000-square-foot facility in Horseheads, New York.

Brightline West officials aim to launch revenue service on the new rail line in time for the start of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This $12 billion initiative received significant financial support from taxpayers through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. At the western terminus, the plans include stops in Victor Valley and Rancho Cucamonga, California, allowing passengers to connect to regional public transit.

Although direct service to Los Angeles Union Station is not anticipated, local leaders in Southern California have suggested plans for a future connection to the city, as well as to California's under-construction "bullet train."