Riding the Brightline, America’s Train of the Future

By Paul Rubio, Conde Nast Traveler; September 25, 2018 It seems every business nowadays labels itself an industry “disrupter.” But…

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Along Florida’s east coast: Stuart, Fort Pierce battle for Brightline station

By Lisa Broadt, Treasure Coast Newspapers, TCPalm.com; September 21, 2018 The battle to stop the train is turning into the…

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A startup tries to revive train travel in America

From The Economist; September 20, 2018 RAILWAYS played an integral role in the development of modern America. The first coast-to-coast…

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Despite delays, All Aboard Florida’s Brightline is now on track, says president

By Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald; September 14, 2018 After years of planning, lobbying and long delays, the privately funded Brightline…

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Commentary on SunRail: Promise or peril? Central Florida’s transit crisis

By Deirdre Macnab, My Word Columnist, Orlando Sentinel; September 11, 2018 As the Orlando Sentinel recently reported, SunRail faces a…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline: On to Phase 2?

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; September 5, 2018 The Florida Development Finance Corp. (FDFC) has approved Brightline’s…

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SunRail future hits impasse between state, Central Florida governments

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; August 31, 2018 Central Florida’s expected takeover of SunRail from the state in three…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline gets approval for $1.15 billion in tax-free bonds for expansion to Orlando

By Lisa Broadt, Treasure Coast Newspapers, TCPalm.com; August 29, 2018 ORLANDO —  Brightline got the OK Wednesday to borrow $1.15…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline considers adding one or more Treasure Coast stops

By Jeff Ostrowski, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; August 27, 2018 The Brightline rail service is considering one or more…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline’s combination of rail and development in Miami makes believers of Tampa leaders

By Richard Danielson, Tampa Bay Times; August 24, 2018 MIAMI — Tampa leaders on Thursday flew to South Florida to…

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All Aboard Florida: For Tampa station site, Brightline wants connectivity to airports, attractions

By Veronica Brezina-Smith, Reporter, Tampa Bay Business Journal; August 23, 2018 A massive structure with unique architecture stands in bustling…

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Orlando, Florida Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure

By The Orlando Economic Partnership, Business Facilities; August 22, 2018 Thanks to its thriving tourism industry, Orlando, Florida enjoys a…

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Commuter rail promotes development in Central Florida: Frito-Lay to build $130 million high-tech fulfillment center near new SunRail station

By Ryan Lynch, Staff Writer, Orlando Business Journal; August 21, 2018 Frito-Lay Inc. is eyeing a site near one of…

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Florida Governor Rick Scott says conflict of interest claims regarding All Aboard Florida are ‘absurd’

By A.G. Gancarski, Florida Politics; August 17, 2018 Gov. Rick Scott‘s finances continue to be a focus this summer, as the…

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Florida Governor Rick Scott killed a high-speed rail plan. Then All Aboard rolled up and he bought it.

By Mary Ellen Klas, Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau, Miami Herald; July 16, 2018 TALLAHASSEE – As one of…

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Editorial: Central Florida’s SunRail — so much at stake

An Editorial From The Orlando Sentinel; August 16, 2018 There’s a lot to like about SunRail. It liberates commuters once…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline: High-speed rail firm scouting land for station and development around proposed Rays ballpark site in Tampa’s Ybor City

By Christopher O’Donnell, Staff Writer, Tampa Bay Times; August 4, 2018 TAMPA — Brightline, the firm behind the passenger rail…

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Central Florida: SunRail ridership on new Osceola section compares to original section

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; August 3, 2018 SunRail numbers for just two days show that stations along the…

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Central Florida: SunRail debuts in Osceola County as commuter rail adds 17 miles and four stations

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; July 30, 2018 SunRail awakened before sunrise Monday with more toot in its Central…

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Central Florida: 2 routes eyed for possible high-speed Orlando-Tampa route

By Greg Angel, Spectrum News 13; July 25, 2018 ORLANDO, Fla. — Two options are emerging as likely routes for…

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Central Florida: SunRail to change schedule for coming route expansion into Osceola County

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; July 19, 2018 SunRail will prepare for its expansion into Osceola County with schedule…

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All Aboard Florida: Martin, Indian River counties ask federal judge to stop Brightline’s bonds

By Scott Powers, Florida Politics; July 19, 2018 Martin and Indian River counties and Citizens Against Rail Expansion Florida are…

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Central Florida: Extending SunRail to Orlando International Airport could cost more than $257M

By: Michael Lopardi, WFTV 9 ABC; July 11, 2018 ORLANDO, Fla. – Extending SunRail service to Orlando International Airport could…

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All Aboard Florida: The Big Bubble Takes a Ride on The Brightline

By Sean McCaughan, The Big Bubble Miami; July 14, 2018 The Big Bubble recently took a ride on the Brightline,…

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CSX executive joins All Aboard Florida’s Brightline as plans for Tampa/Orlando high-speed rail are put in motion

By Janelle Irwin, Reporter, Tampa Bay Business Journal; July 11, 2018 Bob O’Malley, a top executive for CSX Transportation, is…

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