WRE News: Florida’s Brightline Revolutionizes Holiday Travel with High-Speed Rail Connecting Miami & Orlando

Miami, FL – November 21, 2023 – As Thanksgiving approaches, over 55 million Americans are expected to embark on holiday travel, making it the third-busiest Thanksgiving on record, according to AAA. A notable development in travel options comes from Florida, where the privately owned rail line, Brightline, has recently launched a service connecting Miami and Orlando. In just under two months, the service has proven profitable and experienced a significant increase in ridership, with Brightline anticipating approximately 4.3 million passengers annually between South Florida and Orlando by 2025. Brightline, which initially launched in 2018 with service between Miami and West Palm Beach, boasts trains that can reach speeds of 125 miles per hour. The company has seen a remarkable 116% increase in ridership this year and offers amenities such as in-seat food service and high-quality leather seats, providing a competitive alternative to road travel.