Brightline West high-speed rail project now put on hold
2020 is not the year for many things, and you can add Brightline West to the list. The high-speed rail line connecting southern California to Las Vegas was supposed to break ground
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Brightline West high-speed rail construction expected to start soon, but work can still be scratched
The high-speed line that will run from Las Vegas to southern California is coming to life these days. Brightline has released a construction schedule for the service, which will be called Brightline
Fla. county loses chance to fight Brightline in front of U.S. Supreme Court
Indian River County knew its chances to be heard in front of the U.S. Supreme Court was slim, but a small group thought it was better than none. The county was in
Brightline could lose funding for high-speed rail project if bonds are not sold by end of 2020
The company behind the Las Vegas-to-Los Angeles high-speed rail project has launched a bond offering of up to $3.2 billion for the initial financing of the $8 billion project. The Xpress West
Brightline in the middle of commuter rail discussions in Miami
Commuter rail and transit in Miami offers several rail options to move around different parts of the city and county. First, there is Metrorail, which offers rail transit service from southern Dade
Brightline construction among first in the nation to use innovative box-jacking
When Brightline Trains embarks on jacking a precast concrete box under an Orlando roadway this month it will mark a historical accomplishment for the US construction industry. Brightline will be one of
Brightline breaks away from Virgin Trains USA
By David Peter Alan, Railway Age Contributing Editor The honeymoon between Brightline, the private-sector luxury passenger train in Florida, and the Virgin brand is over. It lasted for fewer than two years.
Brightline halts service to South Florida amid coronavirus fears, lays off 250
Brightline laid off 250 people after announcing a temporary halt to its South Florida service because of coronavirus. Those laid off included track and local station workers, as well as Bob O’Malley,
Editorial: Brightline doing what it can to curb fatalities on the tracks
So what will happen if I inch just a little closer? Will I see a camera flash? Will sirens start blaring? Will I instantly become a cloud of dust? I’m a little
Florida’s Brightline passenger rail expands on success
Work with what is there. That usually is the calling following one of two things: an awful haircut or a bad paint job. Workers on Florida’s Brightline project, however, never felt more
Brightline gains state approval of high-speed service plans
Brightline, Florida’s intercity higher-speed rail system, received approval from the state Nov. 28 to negotiate for land to add high-speed passenger rail service from Orlando to Tampa.
Brightline submits sole Tampa-Orlando HSR proposal
Only one company submitted a proposal to develop a passenger rail line connecting Tampa and Orlando – but that company is well-known in Florida transportation circles.
Brightline goes west, plans LA-Las Vegas high speed rail
With its funding plans clearer, South Florida passenger start-up Brightline is looking west for its next venture into private high speed rail.
Brightline adds VP of government affairs
Bob O’Malley, formerly of CSX Transportation, has joined Brightline as vice president of government affairs in a newly-created role.
Brightline wants to extend to Tampa, FDOT opens full bidding process
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began the process to allow a high-speed rail connection between Orlando and Tampa through private investment.
More changes for Brightline executive team
A new executive team has climbed aboard South Florida’s higher-speed passenger train operator, as it continues to seek investors amid political opposition to its Phase 2 plan. In a release, Brightline named
Brightline to begin introductory service next week
BRIGHTLINE, Florida’s new private passenger operator, has announced that it will launch an introductory service between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach during the week of Jan. 8.
Brightline adds new CEO, expands management
Brightline, the private operator of intercity passenger rail service in Florida, announced that Dave Howard has joined the company as chief executive.
Testing begins on Brightline
BrightBlue, the first trainset for Brightline, began a testing phase Jan. 20 along a nine-mile test track.
Central Florida’s Sunshine Corridor Moves Forward (UPDATED, 4/29)
FLORIDA –– From our colleagues at Railway Age. David Peter Alan, long time RA Contributing Editor, has penned an analysis of the rail passenger situation in central Florida and, given RT&S’s continuing coverage of commuter rail and transit issues, we felt this was an important piece. DCL