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Brightline is launching a new partnership with JetBlue to offer riders a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida.
The partnership allows JetBlue customers to book Brightline tickets directly on JetBlue’s website as part of a combined itinerary.
June 5, 2025
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The fully amenitized station workspaces range from 210 to 652 square feet and can be adapted for individual work, team sessions or meetings.
The partnership brings bookable, flexible workspaces to Brightline stations, as well as a bookable train car.
May 8, 2025
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Brightline's loyalty program allows riders to be recognized and rewarded for using its transit services.
The loyalty program allows riders to be recognized and rewarded for using Brightline transit services.
April 7, 2025
Transport Workers Union of America
In Florida, Brightline’s railroad onboard attendants and lead attendants have voted to join the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU).
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
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Brightline assigned designator code ‘BE’ by International Air Transport Association.
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
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The FRA officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for Brightline West.
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
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Brightline West stakeholders tour Brightline Florida.
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
City of Stuart, Florida
Brian Kronberg, senior vice president of development for Brightline, is joined by city and state officials at an event announcing Stuart, Fla., will be the location of Brightline's newest station. The city is known as the 'Sailfish Capital of the World.'
Brightline says the selection of Stuart, Fla., as its next station was driven by a combination of location, physical characteristics and dynamics of the local market.
March 8, 2024
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Brightline Train at BOCA Raton Station
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
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Brightline has launched an RFP for Treasure Coast station.
Submissions to Brightline's RFP for the Treasure Coast station are due by Dec. 22.
Oct. 27, 2023

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Brightline express train traveling south towards Miami with power lines in the background, as seen on March 14, 2020.
The agency received a $25 million investment to modernize infrastructure at railroad crossings from the USDOT.
June 17, 2026
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Adrienne L. Johnson (left), Jamie Snook (middle) and Nicolas Petrovic (right).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Jan. 16, 2026
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Brightline is partnering with Sotereon.AI to bring LIDAR to its system.
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
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The new operational improvements will offer more service during peak hours with both higher frequency and more train cars.
The upgrades include more departures and more train cars to move people quicker.
Sept. 24, 2025
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An Amtrak train wrapped with promotion of Operation Lifesaver's See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
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

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IndyGo's MyKey card.
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
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McLaren Applied antenna.
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
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Brightline trains in Orlando Station.
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
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OLI promotes rail safety initiatives through See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
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
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Brightline West breaks ground on first high-speed rail system in U.S.
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
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A rendering of the Brightline West all-electric high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and southern California.
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
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A rendering of the Brightline West all-electric high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and southern California.
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
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Bright Pink arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m. on Sept. 22, officially launching Brightline's passenger service connecting Miami and Orlando.
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
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Mayors from Brightline’s station cities in Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando gathered to celebrate the Orlando station with a conversation focused on the future impact of connecting the state of Florida with intercity passenger rail.
Mayors from Brightline’s station cities in Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando gathered to celebrate the Orlando station with a conversation focused on the...
June 22, 2023

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USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg rode Brightline on Oct. 17.
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
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Brightline and Mears Transportation have begun a new partnership that will conveniently connect travelers between the Brightline Orlando Station
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
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Brightline’s service to Orlando International Airport that will connect Orlando and south Florida will begin on Sept. 22.
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
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Brightline has unveiled a new digital experience for guests featuring a redesigned website and native mobile app.
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
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Brightline’s next round of 110 mph high-speed testing is scheduled to start as early as July 28 in Brevard County
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
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SFRTA has begun testing Tri-Rail equipment and train SFRTA personnel on the FEC Railway tracks in preparation for the anticipated start of Tri-Rail service directly into Downtown Miami.
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
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A Brightline train travels across the St. Lucie Railroad Bridge. Rehabilitation work on the bridge was completed in May.
An opening date has not been announced, but tickets for late summer through early 2024 are being sold.
May 30, 2023
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Brightline has become the first passenger rail service in the world to partner with Starlink and offer its high-speed, low-latency broadband service.
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
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Kevin Thibault joined Brightline CEO Mike Reininger, President Patrick Goddard to celebrate the opening of the Brightline Orlando Station.
The new 37,350 square foot station is located in Orlando International Airport’s new 80,000 sq. ft. Train Station facility and will connect central and south Florida.
April 21, 2023
Siemens Mobility
Brightline will begin implementing S3 Passenger, the inventory, ticketing, and reservation system offered by Sqills, a Siemens Mobility subsidiary.
The new system will allow Brightline to optimally manage and maximize seat utilization for higher capacity and yields.
April 17, 2023
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Brightline is collaborating with Valencia College to prepare students for careers in the rail industry through a 22-week Industrial Automation Technician program.
The 22-week program will help prepare students for careers in the rail industry and help students earn nationally recognized industry credentials.
April 7, 2023
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Brightline+ Shuttle Services
The intercity rail provider announced the new shuttle service operates on a fixed route schedule with designated locations, is trackable and does not require advance reservations...
March 28, 2023