Making History: Brightline opens between Orlando and Miami.
Sep 22, 2023 · First New Privately Funded Passenger Rail Service in a Century. ORLANDO (Sept. 22, 2023) – Today marks the official start of Brightline’s passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami.
Brightline high-speed rail to Tampa? City officials discuss what’s next
May 7, 2024 · TAMPA — On a Wednesday morning last month, a group of senior city staff and business leaders huddled with Mayor Jane Castor to discuss plans connecting Tampa and Orlando with high-speed rail. The...
First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link ...
Sep 21, 2023 · The Florida trains, which run on biodiesel, will travel up to 79 mph (127 kph) in urban areas, 110 mph (177 kph) in less-populated regions and 125 mph (200 kph) through central Florida’s farmland. Brightline plans possible extensions to Tampa and Jacksonville.
Brightline is moving forward with Orlando-to-Tampa plans despite …
Dec 11, 2023 · What is known as the Sunshine Corridor Partnership seeks to connect the SunRail commuter-rail service in Central Florida to Brightline at Orlando International Airport, while linking the Orange County Convention Center, south International Drive and the Disney Springs areas.
NTSB investigating 2 Brightline high speed train crashes that killed …
The National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday, Jan. 13, it will investigate two crashes involving Florida’s Brightline train that killed three people at the same railroad crossing on the high speed train’s route between Miami and Orlando (Tim Shortt/Florida Today via AP)
Brightline train safety in Florida: What to know about fatal accidents
May 20, 2024 · Since 2017, at least 370 people in Florida have been killed by trains belonging to 13 different companies, according to a TCPalm analysis in 2023. Of those, 97 were killed by Brightline trains....
Arriving Now: Fast Passenger Trains From Miami to Orlando
Sep 22, 2023 · Brightline will make the trip in three and a half hours, about 30 minutes faster than the average car ride, reaching speeds of 125 miles per hour. Tickets from Miami to Orlando start at $158...
Florida unveils new high-speed rail line. What does this mean for …
Sep 23, 2023 · CNN’s Pete Muntean gets an exclusive look at Brightline’s new fast-speed rail line in Florida going from Orlando to Miami with a stop at West Palm Beach and explains what it could mean for the...
Florida’s Brightline High-Speed Train Cuts 2024 Ridership …
Jan 26, 2024 · Brightline, Florida’s High-Speed Railroad, Slashes 2024 Ridership Forecast. Brightline’s December bond documents show 21% cut from earlier; Fortress-backed railroad eyes refinancing $4...
Brightline to Orlando, Miami train starts, accident in Florida
Sep 22, 2023 · Brightline today launches its high-speed train service from South Florida to Orlando. The line will connect South Florida stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West...