In a statement to Orlando Business Journal, Walt Disney World said they would be open to a SunRail station at Disney Springs. Disney Springs SunRail Station We have long been open to discussions around the proposed SunRail expansion to Disney Springs and have been engaged with state and community leaders on the topic. This is … Read more
After yesterday’s announcement that the Disney Springs Brightline station would not be moving forward, the transport company has confirmed that they will be building a station nearby Walt Disney World, according to the Orlando Business Journal. Reportedly, Disney decided not to host the station at Disney Springs after Brightline altered their plans to include stops … Read more
During a meeting lasting over three hours, members of the Central Florida Expressway Authority voted to delay Brightline construction along State Route 417. The decision was unanimous. The Authority’s decision puts construction of the Brightline Orlando to Tampa connector in limbo. The Expressway Authority has been under pressure from International Drive businesses as well as … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, June 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Brightline is facing pushback from the Central Florida Expressway Authority, local businesses, and residents regarding its proposal over the right-of-way for a future Orlando-Tampa route. The right-of-way designates the land for transportation services, and Brightline must secure a right-of-way by July 31. Brightline is currently constructing a rail between Miami and Orlando, having recently reached … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Soon, it’ll be easier than ever to travel the Sunshine State, as the Brightline high-speed rail expansion has reached the halfway mark between Miami and Orlando. Fox 35’s Matt Trezza reported on the big occasion, which marks a significant development in the expansion. The line will lead to Orlando International Airport, which will serve as … Read more
Brightline has released a new drone video of progress on their rail expansion from Miami to Orlando International Airport. The video, which is available on the Florida Today website, shows the track that has already been laid at the Orlando International Airport. It goes on to show the construction of a nearby vehicle maintenance facility … Read more
According to current plans for Brightline’s new rail line coming to Disney Springs, the train station may be incorporated into the Orange Garage. These early plans may be scrapped or changed, but it would make sense for the train station to be near the Disney Springs bus loop. This would allow guests to grab transportation … Read more
The heavily anticipated Brightline high speed rail that would connect the Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World is now scheduled to start service as early as mid-2026. The route from Disney property to the airport would cost anywhere from $1.03-$2.1 billion, depending on which exact route is selected. Florida transportation authorities recently stated that … Read more
Brightline has revealed a detailed explanation of the costs of its new rail connecting Disney Springs to the Orlando International Airport. With two possible routes, Brightline is leaning towards the $1.03 billion option, which would run parallel to state road 417. The second route, which was envisioned in 2010, would utilize state road 528 but … Read more
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On Monday, March 1, Florida transportation authorities gave Brightline a final deadline of mid-summer to negotiate an agreement with local and state agencies. Brightline is the company working on the expanding high-speed rail network between Orlando and Tampa. In 2019, the state Department of Transportation gave Brightline the rights to negotiate securing leases along a route … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Brightline has set the potential timeline for the completion of its Disney Springs high-speed railway station, which was announced last month. In its November monthly ridership report, Brightline said it wants to start revenue service on the connection during the second half of 2023. The timeline is dependent on “right of way acquisition, permitting, final … Read more
The president of Brightline Trains, Patrick Goddard, mentioned the station coming to Disney Springs as part of an update on their extension through Central Florida. ClickOrlando.com‘s Mark Lehman reported that Goddard spoke at the Alliance for Regional Transportation Education Series, held at the site of Brightline’s future station at Orlando International Airport. With regards to … Read more