Brightline is currently working on a new rail line connecting southern and central Florida. With that new line, disputes have come out regarding the extension from the Orlando airport to Disney World. Now, a new proposal could put a rail line between the airport, Universal Orlando, AND Walt Disney World.
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Brightline announces a series of road work and closures in the Orlando Area
Brightline is currently working on a new rail line to take guests from southern Florida to Orlando. With that comes a series of road work and closures in the Orlando area. Related – First Brightline train has officially arrived in Orlando Brightline announces lane closures, work zone, railroad crossing and
First Brightline train has officially arrived in Orlando
Big news for Orlando! Central Florida’s first Brightline train has officially arrived in Orlando. It is one of 10 train sets that will serve Brightline’s Orlando extension, which is set to open in early 2023. The new “Bright Blue 2” trainset was delivered to the passenger operator’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility,
Brightline West Palm to Cocoa Line Completed and to begin testing
Brightline has completed the rail line between West Palm Beach and Cocoa. Testing for this line will begin soon! “Brightline is beginning the new year with a critical step toward the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando,” the company said in a news release. Related –
South Florida to Orlando Brightline Rail Delayed
Brightline has been planning a passenger rail from south Florida up to Orlando International Airport for years and work has been ongoing. Now, the plans for the rail line to build tracks connecting the airport to Walt Disney World and Tampa have been delayed. Brightline had planned on building a
Brightline Florida Expansion reaches major milestone
Another major milestone is reached on the Brightline Florida expansion! Recently leaders with Brightline reached their 50% construction milestone at the vehicle maintenance facility- located to the south the Main Terminal. The Orlando International Airport was built over 40 years ago and has seen many passengers and flights since then-
See the first Drone video of Brightline rail expansion from South Florida to Orlando
Brightline is currently working on a new line with a stop at Orlando International Airport. The Brightline rail will offer a wonderful new pathway for Florida transportation. You can check out the drone video below. Write Related: Universal Orlando pushing for a Brightline Station on I-Drive The route to Disney from
Universal Orlando pushing for a Brightline Station on I-Drive
Brightline is currently working on a new line with a stop at Orlando International Airport. Disney and Brightline have joined together to bring a stop at Disney Springs as well. Now, Universal Studios is pushing for a stop on I-Drive according to Orlando Business Journal. Related – Disney & Brightline
Disney & Brightline determine where to put the train stop at Disney Springs
Brightline recently gave some details on the costs associated with the new rail that will soon be taking passengers from Orlando International Airport to the Walt Disney World Resort. They have stated that a route on 417 through Hunters Creek will cost $1.03 billion compared to a route along State Road 528
How Much Will It Cost to Take the Brightline Train to Disney?
Brightline direct train service from Miami to Disney will begin in 2022. The train station will be at Orlando Airport, but the next Orlando station is proposed to be Disney Springs. That means that travelers from southern Florida would be just a few short hours away from the ultimate Disney
New Brightline details have been revealed for Disney Springs Connection
Brightline’s proposed rail expansion to Walt Disney World will cost $1.03 billion-$2.1 billion, depending on which route it takes to get there. The Miami rail company showed off two routes for its proposed extension during the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s March 11 meeting. The Central Florida Expressway Authority is one
Brightline is almost halfway complete to Orlando International Airport
The Brightline 170 mile connection from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport is almost halfway complete according to the Orlando Business Journal. Michael Cegelis, executive vice president of rail infrastructure for Brightline, said in an update to the Orange County Commission yesterday that they are on track to have
Brightline shooting for 2023 Disney World Debut
Last month we learned that a Brightline railway station is coming to Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort. We now know when the station might be complete. According to the Orlando Business Journal, “the Miami-based intercity rail provider in its November monthly ridership report said it wants to
Virgin Trains USA Begins Construction Between Orlando and South Florida
Traveling from Orlando Internation Airport (MCO) and South Florida will be getting easier! Virgin Trains USA (formally Brightline) announced the beginning of construction on 170 miles of new tracks! This new train services will whisk passengers from central Florida to the south! “Connecting Central and South Florida will bring thousands of jobs
