Rather, it formalizes cooperation between the parties to support continued planning and environmental work, a California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson told Newsweek. The Palmdale-to-Victor Valley corridor would serve as what a California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson has called a "vital link," connecting Southern, Central and Northern California while eventually providing a route to Las Vegas through Brightline West. It is focused on building and operating a high‑speed rail system," the California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson told Newsweek. "The first and only priority is building out a world‑class high‑speed rail system in California. ET: This article was updated with comment from a California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson.