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Brightline has more testing planned as it prepares to launch its new passenger train service from Miami to Orlando.
Read: 5 areas where Brightline’s arrival here will be a ‘game changer’
The Miami-based intercity rail has fully completed the primary construction on the 170-mile, $2.8 billion project as of July and will work on post-construction testing of train controls and crossing systems through the end of this month.
Brightline has put tickets on sale from the start of September through early 2024.
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Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline Teammates and mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Aventura and Miami gather to celebrate the completion of Brightline construction to Orlando and create a historic golden “Bright” spike photo, reminiscent of the 1869 Transcontinental Railroad photo. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK/Brightline)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Back row, from left to right: Tim Weisheyer, GOAA Board Member; Caron Good, GOAA Board Chairman; Wes Edens, Chairman, Brightline; Buddy Dyer, Orlando Mayor; Jerry Demings, Orange County Mayor Front row, from left to right: Belinda Kirkegard, GOAA Board Member; Patrick Goddard, President, Brightline; Gregg Weiss, Mayor, Palm Beach County; Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami; Mike Reininger, CEO, Brightline; Dr. John Evans, GOAA Board Vice Chair; Kevin Thibault, GOAA CEO (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Aventura and Miami gather to celebrate the completion of Brightline construction to Orlando at a Mayoral Roundtable to celebrate and discuss the new connectivity between South and Central Florida. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of high-speed rails in Orlando This expansion will connect Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline station at Orlando International Airport
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Brightline Orlando Station Unveiling
Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline rolls closer to opening commuter train services between Miami and Orlando
Newly built Brightline train heads to Central Florida
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station