This rapid rail line was privately financed and built. Can the State of Florida regulate it?

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida, Miami Herald; November 19, 2018 A Treasure Coast lawmaker plans to again pursue…

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Brightline’s deal with Virgin Group unveils Tampa expansion cost, ticket price and more

By Veronica Brezina-Smith, Reporter, Tampa Bay Business Journal; November 19, 2018 Brightline’s new partnership with Virgin Group has revealed new…

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After announcing rebrand, Virgin Trains USA, formerly Brightline, files to go public

By Rob Wile, Miami Herald; November 16, 2018 On the same day it announced a major rebranding as Richard Branson’s…

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Brightline forms strategic partnership with Virgin; to become Virgin Trains USA

A press release from Brightline; November 16, 2018: EXPRESS INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEM TO BECOME VIRGIN TRAINS USA MIAMI, Fla.…

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Brightline passenger rail in Florida: Trains whisper, doors swish, bubbly flows

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; November 14, 2018 There was a hint of disappointment recently on a Brightline train,…

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Editorial Opinion: Treasure Coast deserves a Brightline train stop (or two)

By Treasure Coast Newspapers Editorial Board, TCPalm.com; November 8, 2018 The proposals have been tendered.  Time will tell if Brightline is…

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Nevada: Local leaders hopeful for Las Vegas, Victorville high-speed rail

By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal; November 10, 2018 Southern Nevada leaders in tourism and transportation have given the…

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Miami-Dade’s Metrorail fight moves north as county considers $870 million extension

By Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald; November 6, 2018 Florida’s Transportation Department on Monday recommended extending Metrorail north along 27th Avenue…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline submits sole proposal to launch Tampa to Orlando passenger rail service

By Richard Danielson, Tampa Bay Times; November 8, 2018 TAMPA — State transportation officials on Wednesday received one proposal to…

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Off the Rails: Amtrak station built near Miami International Airport with taxpayer dollars goes unused

By Brian Entin, WSVN 7 News; November 5, 2018 (WSVN) – Millions of taxpayer dollars were used to build a…

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All Aboard Florida’s Brightline spending reaches $7.2 million in Martin, Indian River counties, but for what?

By Lisa Broadt, Treasure Coast Newspapers, tcpalm.com; November 2, 2018 After spending nearly $7.2 million battling Brightline, Martin and Indian…

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The Future Of High Speed Rail Travel In Florida Is Bright

By Doug Gollan, Contributor, Forbes; October 26, 2018 Despite its impressive name Miami Central Station is much smaller than Penn…

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From the British point of view: The surprising renaissance of America’s railways

By Chris Leadbeater, Travel Correspondent, The Telegraph; October 18, 2018 Something is stirring in America – and for once, it…

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Report: All Aboard Florida’s Brightline finalizes construction bids for Miami-Orlando segment

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 9, 2018 Brightline is a step closer to constructing a new rail line between Miami…

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Brightline Sets a New Standard for Train Travel in Florida

From The Editors, Leisure Group Travel; October 5, 2018 Looking for a fast, easy and friendly way for your group…

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Avis Budget Group Partners With Brightline to Support Multi-Modal Transportation

A press release from Avis Budget Group; October 4, 2018: PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avis Budget…

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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn: Tampa Bay needs higher-speed rail

Opinion Column By Bob Buckhorn, Tampa Bay Times; October 2, 2018 Eight years ago, Florida missed an opportunity to connect…

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Brightline reports $23.8 million loss despite increased ridership in second quarter

By Lisa Broadt, Treasure Coast Newspapers, TCPalm.com; September 28, 2018 Despite a 42 percent increase in ridership, Brightline lost $28.3…

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Brightline offering $150 trip to Tuscany (OK, Miami) on October 5 (wine included)

By Michael Mayo, Reporter, SouthFlorida.com; September 25, 2018 Napa Valley has its Wine Train. And now, South Florida has the…

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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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South Florida: Track repairs will slow Tri-Rail trains for the rest of the year

By Wayne K. Roustan, Reporter, South Florida Sun Sentinel; September 21, 2018 Railroad track maintenance and repairs are expected to…

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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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Amtrak begins to resume service after Hurricane Florence

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; September 18, 2018 Amtrak today resumed its regular scheduled Northeast Regional service in Virginia and cities…

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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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