Proven, Reliable, Safe Technology

DesertXpress will utilize proven, off-the-shelf European steel wheel on rail high-speed trains, customized for the unique setting of the corridor. Train interiors will be configured to maximize entertainment and passenger comfort.

While the EIS is evaluating both 125 mph diesel-electric and 150 mph all-electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, DXE's comprehensive evaluation of the technology clearly demonstrates the advantages of selecting trains based upon proven, state-of-the-art European 150 mph EMU technology. EMUs do not use locomotives, rather, most or all cars in the 10-car trains have their own electric propulsion to reliably climb the steep grades along the route. DesertXpress will operate at a top speed of 150 mph, making the 180-mile trip in about 84 minutes, like clock work, no matter what time of day, every day of the year.