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Brightline assigned designator code ‘BE’ by International Air Transport Association.
Mobile Applications

Brightline assigned designator code ‘BE’ by International Air Transport Association

Oct. 23, 2024
By using the “BE” code, Brightline can be listed alongside airlines in booking systems, allowing customers to seamlessly plan and purchase combined air and rail journeys.
Brightline West
The FRA officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for Brightline West.
Infrastructure

FRA signs $3 billion grant agreement for Brightline West project

Sept. 27, 2024
The grant will provide critical funding needed to bring to life a rail system that will significantly reduce travel time between Las Vegas and Southern California.
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Rail

Brightline West stakeholders tour Brightline Florida

June 6, 2024
The tour took Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and representatives from the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada on a ride...
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Infrastructure

Brightline to add station in downtown Stuart and Martin County

March 8, 2024
Brightline says the selection of Stuart, Fla., as its next station was driven by a combination of location, physical characteristics and dynamics of the local market.
ENSCO
Infrastructure

ENSCO Rail awarded rail inspection contract for Brightline

Nov. 28, 2023
The contract will see ENSCO provide Brightline with a comprehensive track condition assessment and enable autonomous condition monitoring of the track infrastructure.
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Brightline launches RFP for Treasure Coast station

Oct. 27, 2023
Submissions to Brightline's RFP for the Treasure Coast station are due by Dec. 22.
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Rail

USDOT Secretary Buttigieg rides Brightline

Oct. 19, 2023
Secretary Buttigieg is visiting south Florida to highlight major investments in the area made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Shared Mobility

Brightline begins partnership with Mears Transportation to connect travelers to Brightline’s Orlando Station

Sept. 21, 2023
The Mears Transportation fleet will be incorporated into Brightline’s Brightline+, enabling guests to easily plan and book their entire journey within one seamless transaction...
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Infrastructure

Brightline’s Miami-Orlando service to begin Sept. 22.

Sept. 14, 2023
The service was originally supposed to launch Sept. 1 but delays to train testing and caution over Hurricane Idalia’s impact on the Florida region pushed back the opening three...
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Mobile Applications

Brightline unveils new digital experience with redesigned website and mobile app

Aug. 3, 2023
Introduced ahead of expanded service connecting Miami and Orlando, the new digital journey transforms Brightline’s booking process into a fast, dependable system.

Articles & News

OLI
OLI promotes rail safety initiatives through See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
Safety & Security

OLI promotes rail safety initiatives through See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Sept. 23, 2024
Since 2017, the campaign formerly known as Rail Safety Week in the U.S. focuses on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains...
Brightline West
Vehicles

Brightline West selects Siemens Mobility to manufacture trainsets for high-speed rail project

May 2, 2024
Through this new contract, Siemens will provide Brightline 10 AP 220 high-speed rail sets by 2028.
Brightline West
Infrastructure

Brightline West breaks ground on high-speed rail system connecting southern California and Las Vegas

April 23, 2024
The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 in the western portion of the U.S.
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Infrastructure

USDOT approves $2.5 billion in private activity bonds for Brightline West High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail project

Jan. 24, 2024
The $12 billion, 218-mile, high-speed rail line will be a fully electric, zero-emission system and will primarily run along the I-15 median, with trains capable of reaching at...
Brightline West
Infrastructure

Brightline West, Raleigh to Richmond Commuter Rail awarded federal rail grants

Dec. 6, 2023
The projects were awarded a combined $4 billion and aim to bring a combined 380 miles of passenger rail service into reality.
Brightline
Bright Pink arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m. on Sept. 22, officially launching Brightline's passenger service connecting Miami and Orlando.
Rail

Brightline service between Miami and Orlando opens

Sept. 25, 2023
The line will not only connect south and central Florida, but it is being heralded as a bellwether for the future of passenger rail travel in the United States.
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Infrastructure

Brightline completes construction of Orlando extension

June 22, 2023
Mayors from Brightline’s station cities in Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando gathered to celebrate the Orlando station with a conversation focused on the...
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A Brightline train travels across the St. Lucie Railroad Bridge. Rehabilitation work on the bridge was completed in May.
Rail

Brightline wraps St. Lucie bridge work, begins ticket sales to Orlando

May 30, 2023
An opening date has not been announced, but tickets for late summer through early 2024 are being sold.
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A Brightline train traverses the existing St. Lucie River Rail Bridge. Brightline has obtained clearance from the U.S. Coast Guard to temporarily close the waterway in order to perform rehabilitation work on the bridge.
Infrastructure

Brightline cleared to rehab St. Lucie River Bridge

With clearance from the U.S. Coast Guard, the rail company can modernize one of the final pieces of infrastructure needed for its expansion to Orlando.
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An artists representations of future Brightline West service.
Rail

Caltrans, CDFW, Brightline West reach agreement to build wildlife overcrossings

The project will ensure wildlife, in particular big horn sheep, at three high-need locations in San Bernardino County can safety cross over highway lanes and future high-speed...

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Vehicles

Brightline to begin next round of 110 mph high-speed testing in Brevard County July 28

July 25, 2023
The testing is expected to last a week and is among the final tests underway to prepare for Brightline’s opening to Orlando.
SFRTA
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Vehicles

SFRTA begins testing Tri-Rail trains on FEC Tracks

Brightline has provided authorization for Tri-Rail trains to enter the MiamiCentral Station as part of the testing in preparation for the anticipated start of Tri-Rail service...
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Miscellaneous

Brightline becomes first passenger rail service to partner with Starlink

May 9, 2023
The implementation of Starlink on board its trains is part of Brightline's digital transformation, which focuses on a guest-first experience to elevate each traveler's unique ...
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Brightline unveils its Orlando Station

April 21, 2023
The new 37,350 square foot station is located in Orlando International Airport’s new 80,000 sq. ft. Train Station facility and will connect central and south Florida.
Siemens Mobility
Brightline will begin implementing S3 Passenger, the inventory, ticketing, and reservation system offered by Sqills, a Siemens Mobility subsidiary.
Mobile Applications

Brightline to begin implementing Sqills S3 Passenger

April 17, 2023
The new system will allow Brightline to optimally manage and maximize seat utilization for higher capacity and yields.
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Rail

Brightline collaborating with Valencia College on Industrial Automation Technician program

April 7, 2023
The 22-week program will help prepare students for careers in the rail industry and help students earn nationally recognized industry credentials.
Brightline+
Brightline+ Shuttle Services
Rail

Brightline+ announces bi-directional shuttles at two international Florida airports

March 28, 2023
The intercity rail provider announced the new shuttle service operates on a fixed route schedule with designated locations, is trackable and does not require advance reservations...
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Infrastructure

Brightline West, Southern Nevada Building Trades Union and SBCTC sign MOU for southern California to Las Vegas high-speed rail project

March 10, 2023
The agreement will ensure Brightline West will be built with unionized labor in California and Nevada, creating nearly 10,000 construction jobs and career opportunities.
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Technology

Brightline launches revised Bridge Schedule App and website

March 9, 2023
The revised app and website provide mariners with real-time information about the FEC Railway/Brightline rail bridge openings and closures along the New River in downtown Fort...