First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed
- Brightline, a privately owned high-speed passenger train service, is launching in Florida between Miami and Orlando, aiming to carry 8 million passengers annually. The company is charging single riders $158 round-trip for business class and $298 for first-class, and it plans to run 32 trains daily.
- The success of Brightline could lead to the development of more high-speed rail lines between major cities in the US. The company is also building a line between Southern California and Las Vegas, set to open in 2027.
- Brightline has faced setbacks including a shutdown due to COVID-19 and a failed partnership with Richard Branson's Virgin Group. Safety concerns have also been raised due to the company's high fatality rate. However, Brightline has implemented safety measures, such as closed-circuit cameras and better crossing gates.
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Brightline opens first US passenger line in a century with high-speed Florida train
Floridians and tourists tired of the four-hour drive between Miami and Orlando now have a new way to travel. This faster mode of transportation is looking to revolutionize the train industry. Brightline launched its privately-funded, high-speed passenger train service between the two major cities on Friday, Sept. 22, with speeds reaching up to 125 miles per hour. The $5 billion investment expanded the company’s Miami-West Palm Beach line. https…
Brightline trains make history with first Orlando-Miami passenger trips
History was made at dawn Friday when a Miami-bound Brightline train exited its station at Orlando’s airport as an accelerating serpent mottled in sherbert colors, slithering by jets and terminals, and getting its day finally to derail a decade of doubters, deniers and detractors. With that first-ever departure from Orlando, Brightline now has but one matter to settle: whether enough visitors and residents will hop on board – and become fond of I…
High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami
A privately owned high-speed passenger train service has been launched between Florida’s two biggest tourist hubs. The Brightline train is a $5 billion bet by owner Fortress Investment Group that eventually 8 million people annually will make the 3.5-hour trip…
High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A privately owned high-speed passenger train service launched Friday between Florida’s two biggest tourist hubs. The Brightline train is a $5 billion bet by owner Fortress Investment Group that eventually 8 million people annually will take the 3.5-hour, 235-mile (378-kilometer) trip between Miami and Orlando — about 30 minutes less than the average drive. The company is charging single riders $158 round-trip for business cl…
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