Brightline launching service to Miami and start construction on Phase 2 expansion to Orlando in early 2018.
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the last federal approval for the privately funded Brightline to construct intercity passenger rail project between West Palm Beach and Orlando. This decision marks the achievement of another significant milestones for the company as it gears up to launch Phase 1 of its service and start construction north of West Palm Beach.
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