Brightline ridership and revenue surge in first full year of Orlando route

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Brightline Trains Florida’s ridership and revenue rose as the intercity rail service marked its first full year of operating the Orlando route.

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The Miami-based transportation company released its September revenue and ridership report on Oct. 18, which outlined how the 235-mile rail system performed for the month.

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Brightline served 205,479 passengers in September, up 44% from the 143,053 passengers served in the same month the previous year. The rail service notably launched its Orlando route on Sept. 22, 2023.

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