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by kqr2 971 days ago
At least for its Las Vegas segment, it may qualify.

According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_rail :

  While there is no single standard that applies worldwide, lines built to handle 
  speeds above 250 km/h (155 mph) or upgraded lines in excess of 200 km/h (124 
  mph) are widely considered to be high-speed.
From https://www.hsrail.org/brightline-west/ :

  Brightline West is ready to connect Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area at speeds of up to 180 mph.