By Ryan Lynch and Veronica Brezina-Smith, Orlando Business Journal; October 3, 2019
A proposed high-speed train route between Orlando and Tampa anticipated to commence in 2021 had another deadline extended for right-of-way negotiations.
Miami-based Virgin Trains USA, formerly known as Brightline, received more time for its negotiations to use the Interstate 4 corridor to connect Orlando to Tampa. Virgin Trains, Central Florida Expressway Authority and the Florida Department of Transportation had an Oct. 3 deadline to enter an agreement, but as of today no agreements have been reached regarding the Orlando to Tampa route, a Central Florida Expressway Authority spokesperson told Orlando Business Journal.
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