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Brightline Seeing Pushback from Central Florida Expressway Authority, Businesses, and Residents Regarding Orlando Route

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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

Brightline Rail Expansion Reaches Halfway Mark Between Miami and Orlando

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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

Orlando-Area Community Groups Oppose Brightline Train Extension to Walt Disney World

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For some time, Brightline has planned its ambitious expansion that will extend their rail line from Tampa to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, the project has managed to draw its share of detractors. According to the Orlando Business Journal‘s Ryan Lynch, a trio of community organizations from Orlando’s Hunter’s Creek community, Hunter’s Creek … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/10/21): Inclement Weather at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, On-Ride Photos Watermarked at Attraction Exits, More Cinderella Castle Turrets Decorated, Drone Footage of Brightline Rail Expansion, and More

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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 Saturday, April 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Drone Footage Shows Progress of Brightline Rail Expansion From Miami to Orlando

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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

Universal Meeting About Possible I-Drive Brightline Stop to Help New Epic Universe Theme Park

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Though Universal Orlando Resort’s new Epic Universe park has likely been delayed until 2025, construction is expected to resume soon. Now with a Brightline train station possibly coming to Disney Springs, Universal is hoping a train line will also help guests get to Epic Universe. According to Orlando Business Journal, International Drive businesses are working … Read more

RUMOR: Brightline Train Station Planned for Orange Garage in Disney Springs

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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

Brightline High Speed Rail Not Scheduled to Connect to Walt Disney World Until, At Earliest, 2026

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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 Reveals Costs and Route Preference for Disney Springs Connection at Walt Disney World

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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

Florida Authorities Give Brightline a Deadline of Mid-Summer to Negotiate Agreement With Local and State Agencies

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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

Brightline Sets Potential 2023 Completion Date for Disney Springs Station at Walt Disney World

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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

Brightline Trains President Provides Update on Central Florida Expansion, Including Station at Disney Springs

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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

BREAKING: Disney and Brightline Reach Agreement to Build High-Speed Railway Station at Disney Springs

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Disney has finally reached an agreement with Brightline High-Speed Railway to bring a station to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. The Disney Springs project is expected to take 2-3 years to complete once construction commences. Construction would likely commence after the scheduled 2022 completion of the expansion from West Palm Beach to Orlando International … Read more

Construction Continues on Virgin Trains USA Brightline High-Speed Railway From Miami to Orlando

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Virgin Trains USA Brightline High-Speed Railway will soon provide a means of transportation from Miami to Orlando in 3 hours. It typically takes about 4 hours to drive between the two cities. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, construction on the railway has continued, with certain adjustments and precautions implemented. The line will include a Walt Disney World … Read more

Virgin Trains Brightline High-Speed Railway Lays Track to Orlando International Airport

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South Florida residents are well on track to a high-speed rail to Orlando. Brightline, soon to be known as Virgin Trains, posted a photo of freshly-laid track leading to their future station at Orlando International Airport on Tuesday. Construction has continued on the line during the COVID-19 pandemic, with adjustments made to take precautions against … Read more

Virgin Trains Continues Construction on South Florida to Orlando Rail Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

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As a Miami native who practically lives at Walt Disney World, any news about the upcoming Virgin Train expansion is enough to make me excited about even easier day trips to the parks. For Walt Disney World guests, it could mean a fun day trip to the beaches of West Palm Beach or Miami, and … Read more

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