High-speed rail for Disney World? Brightline may have train station there along Orlando-to-Tampa route

By Veronica Brezina-Smith and Ryan Lynch, Orlando Business Journal; December 3, 2018 High-speed rail operator Brightline may include a stop…

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Tampa Bay Times editorial: Brightline has started on the right track

By The Editorial Board, Tampa Bay Times; November 29, 2018 Tampa Bay’s connection to Florida’s two other largest metropolitan areas…

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Central Florida: Study shows one-third of commuters in walking distance take SunRail

By Rachel Christian, Reporter, Osceola News-Gazette; November 28, 2018 Over 45 percent of commuters who live or work within walking…

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Brightline’s rail line from Orlando to Tampa gets boost

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida, Orlando Sentinel; November 27, 2018 Brightline got the green light Wednesday from the…

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Brightline Passenger Train: Floridian of the Year

By Mike Vogel, Florida Trend Magazine; November 28, 2018 Private passenger rail is back in Florida. Once upon a time,…

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Virgin Group plans terminal project at PortMiami

Editor’s Note: Virgin Group earlier this month announced the purchase of a minority stake in All Aboard Florida’s Brightline, resulting…

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Brightline wants to go public. Here’s why.

By Billy Jean Louis and Brian Bandell, Orlando Business Journal; November 20, 2018 Three days after Brightline announced a strategic…

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Florida: Indian River County commissioners vote to turn down settlement agreement with Brightline

By Jon Shainman, WPTV 5 NBC; November 20, 2018 STUART, Fla. – UPDATE: Indian River County Commissioners voted four to…

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Central Florida’s SunRail is a train with an unknown future, but Osceola gives it a ridership boost

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; November 20, 2018 SunRail’s expansion into Osceola County this summer – going from three…

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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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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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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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Orlando SunRail and Phoenix Valley Metro: A tale of 2 passenger trains

By Kevin Spear, Reporter, Orlando Sentinel; October 10, 2018 Orlando and Phoenix are twins separated by humidity. Both are creatures…

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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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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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Orlando: Orange County approves funding for $1 million modern streetcar study along I-Drive

By Amber Pellicone and Clay LePard, WKMG, ClickOrlando.com; October 2, 2018 ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – Orange County commissioners approved a…

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