Brightline

Press Releases

The loyalty program allows riders to be recognized and rewarded for using Brightline transit services.
April 7, 2025
The Transport Workers Union of America will help its Brightline members to address issues pertaining to the company’s worker-related policies.
Jan. 23, 2025
By using the “BE” code, Brightline can be listed alongside airlines in booking systems, allowing customers to seamlessly plan and purchase combined air and rail journeys.
Oct. 23, 2024
The grant will provide critical funding needed to bring to life a rail system that will significantly reduce travel time between Las Vegas and Southern California.
Sept. 27, 2024
The tour took Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and representatives from the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada on a ride...
June 6, 2024
The contract will see ENSCO provide Brightline with a comprehensive track condition assessment and enable autonomous condition monitoring of the track infrastructure.
Nov. 28, 2023
Submissions to Brightline's RFP for the Treasure Coast station are due by Dec. 22.
Oct. 27, 2023

News

The agency received a $25 million investment to modernize infrastructure at railroad crossings from the USDOT.
June 17, 2026
Sotereon.AI will use its proprietary Overwatch perception platform to create a real-time, intelligent location maintenance product of Brightline’s corridor.
Nov. 13, 2025
Formerly known as Rail Safety Week in the U.S., OLI launched the campaign in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad...
Sept. 19, 2025

Articles

IndyGo approves its first fare increase since 2009, MBTA is set to begin fare checks in subway systems and Brightline is teaming with Capital One on a new rider rewards partnership...
Aug. 26, 2025
Brightline has partnered with McLaren Applied to bring advanced motorsport-inspired technology to passenger rail while CTDOT is partnering with AT&T to significantly improve wireless...
April 30, 2025
The FRA has awarded more than 1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program grants and $146 million in funding through the Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program...
Jan. 14, 2025
Since 2017, the campaign formerly known as Rail Safety Week in the U.S. focuses on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains...
Sept. 23, 2024
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Through this new contract, Siemens will provide Brightline 10 AP 220 high-speed rail sets by 2028.
May 2, 2024
The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 in the western portion of the U.S.
April 23, 2024
The $12 billion, 218-mile, high-speed rail line will be a fully electric, zero-emission system and will primarily run along the I-15 median, with trains capable of reaching at...
Jan. 24, 2024
The projects were awarded a combined $4 billion and aim to bring a combined 380 miles of passenger rail service into reality.
Dec. 6, 2023
The line will not only connect south and central Florida, but it is being heralded as a bellwether for the future of passenger rail travel in the United States.
Sept. 25, 2023

Additional content from Brightline

Secretary Buttigieg is visiting south Florida to highlight major investments in the area made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Oct. 19, 2023
The Mears Transportation fleet will be incorporated into Brightline’s Brightline+, enabling guests to easily plan and book their entire journey within one seamless transaction...
Sept. 21, 2023
The service was originally supposed to launch Sept. 1 but delays to train testing and caution over Hurricane Idalia’s impact on the Florida region pushed back the opening three...
Sept. 14, 2023
Introduced ahead of expanded service connecting Miami and Orlando, the new digital journey transforms Brightline’s booking process into a fast, dependable system.
Aug. 3, 2023
The testing is expected to last a week and is among the final tests underway to prepare for Brightline’s opening to Orlando.
July 25, 2023
Brightline has provided authorization for Tri-Rail trains to enter the MiamiCentral Station as part of the testing in preparation for the anticipated start of Tri-Rail service...
June 20, 2023
An opening date has not been announced, but tickets for late summer through early 2024 are being sold.
May 30, 2023
The implementation of Starlink on board its trains is part of Brightline's digital transformation, which focuses on a guest-first experience to elevate each traveler's unique ...
May 9, 2023