LAS VEGAS -- They are being called the future of mass transit -- high speed trains. Now, groups are competing to bring the best of the best to Las Vegas.

The Desert Xpress was the first proposed project, and now there is a second project on the horizon.

The Desert Xpress would be a rail system moving at 150 miles an hour from the Valley to Victorville, Calif.

Many people are asking why Victorville? Experts said it's a natural geographic collection point because all east-west freeways converge on Interstate 15 south of Victorville.

Planners want to extend the system out to Palmdale.

A second project, Maglev, would sprint at 300 miles an hour from Vegas to Anaheim. An 80-minute trip would cost less than $60.

There are a lot of people who don't think the train is a good idea, mostly because of the cost.

Others said the business from southern California is needed.

If either project is given the green light, there could be a groundbreaking within a year.