This is a significant milestone for the company, and they are now one step closer to launching the service.
Brightline has laid all the tracks necessary for the expansion.
Mayors representing Brightline station cities along its 235-mile route celebrated the accomplishment Wednesday with a roundtable conversation on transportation and economic impact in Florida.
“To be able to say that construction is complete means we are one step closer to running trains,” Goddard said.
Brightline’s construction generated over 10,000 jobs and more than $6.4 billion in economic impact. The launch of the service is expected to create even more jobs and boost the economy.
The new service will also provide a much-needed alternative to driving between Miami and Orlando. Brightline said it could make the trip in three hours.
“It’s a faster, safer, more efficient way to travel,” Goddard said. “And it’s also better for the environment to travel.”
While construction is complete, testing will continue.
Once testing is complete, Brightline will begin offering passenger service between Miami and Orlando later this summer through early 2024.
Travelers can buy trip tickets for as soon as September and find more information here.
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Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline Teammates and mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Aventura and Miami gather to celebrate the completion of Brightline construction to Orlando and create a historic golden “Bright” spike photo, reminiscent of the 1869 Transcontinental Railroad photo. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK/Brightline)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Back row, from left to right:
Tim Weisheyer, GOAA Board Member; Caron Good, GOAA Board Chairman; Wes Edens, Chairman, Brightline; Buddy Dyer, Orlando Mayor; Jerry Demings, Orange County Mayor
Front row, from left to right:
Belinda Kirkegard, GOAA Board Member; Patrick Goddard, President, Brightline; Gregg Weiss, Mayor, Palm Beach County; Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami; Mike Reininger, CEO, Brightline; Dr. John Evans, GOAA Board Vice Chair; Kevin Thibault, GOAA CEO (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Aventura and Miami gather to celebrate the completion of Brightline construction to Orlando at a Mayoral Roundtable to celebrate and discuss the new connectivity between South and Central Florida. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of high-speed rails in Orlando This expansion will connect Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline station at Orlando International Airport
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Brightline Orlando Station Unveiling
Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline rolls closer to opening commuter train services between Miami and Orlando
Newly built Brightline train heads to Central Florida
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
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