Brightline set to launch 170-mile rail service from Miami to Orlando

MIAMI – Brightline announced it will begin operation of its 170-mile rail service to Orlando, which includes stops to Miami beginning Sept. 22. “Opening Orlando fulfills our ultimate business model,” Brightline President Patrick Goddard said in a statement. “We have seen incredible enthusiasm from the business and tourism industries eager to travel between Central and South Florida.” The high-speed train service is expected to connect area South Florida cities such as Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach to both locations. Estimated travel time between Miami and Orlando is...