MCS w/ Metromover Video
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http://realtime.blog.palmbeachpost.c...x-editor-says/ http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire...htline-new-ceo Their financial model includes TOD, so how they'd make money is somewhat different than traditional models. Heck, I suspect the real estate development side turns a much better profit than rail fare ever will. For example, they secured rights to run into Jax on FEC's existing tracks in late 2015: http://www.allaboardflorida.com/in-t...le-in-contract If and when that happens, you'd be looking at stops potentially in Jax, tourism destinations like Daytona (637,674 - ranked 88th) and Cocoa (579,130 - ranked 95th), along with intercity connections to Amtrak in Jax. http://www.news-journalonline.com/ar.../605066731/DN/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...tion/81202466/ A Tampa link is more complicated since an existing line isn't in place (ex. see Orlando situation) but if it does happen, there would most likely be a stop in Lakeland (666,149 - ranked 82nd) as well. Fort Myers is a stretch. They've also never mentioned it as a potential destination. I suspect, they'd attempt to connect to a city like Atlanta (345 miles from Jax) before anything materializes with Fort Myers. In this recent article, there's a hint on exploring markets outside the state of Florida: http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire...htline-new-ceo |
BrightGreen & BrightOrange is shipped out of Siemens Factory
http://gobrightline.com/two-new-brig...ountry-tandem/
Good! 2 more trains is on the way to Florida now. They just left from Siemens Factory in Sacramento, CA today. Lookout for those 2 BrightGreen & BrightOrange. Get your camera ready!!! |
Hi all,
Here's a video of Brightline. BrightGreen & BrightOrange just left from Sacramento, CA on last Friday. Enjoy! |
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Hi all,
Here's a video of 2 Brightline trains. It's on the way to Florida now. It will take a time to get in Florida. |
^ Cool video with the double delivery of both trainsets!
I wonder how many people seeing these BrightLine trains crossing in front of them even know that Florida is about to have the nation's first private passenger rail system in decades. |
Brightline downtown West Palm Beach test run
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Hi all,
2 BrightGreen & BrightOrange trains should be arrived in West Palm Beach during overnight tonight. You will see it. Get your camera ready!! |
So long Treasure Coast....
https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/...ainst.amp.html Brightline can now move forward with the construction of the Orlando segment. |
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Maybe loosing this lawsuit will make that easier, maybe not?:???: |
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The lawsuit is over. I was also under the impression they got the needed funds for construction with the recent sell of FEC to Groupo Mexico for $2.1 billion.
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Brightline’s West Palm Beach station nearly completed
By Joseph A. Mann Jr. | May 23, 2017
Brightline representatives said that construction of the station, at 501 Evernia Street, began in 2015 and is now nearly completed. It consists of 60,000 square feet of station space, a parking garage and train platform built on 2 acres of land. The two-level station will have lounges for standard and premium passengers, as well a conference center. Brightline has not yet revealed its ticket prices. Near the entrance, the company is erecting a 24-story residential tower that will have 290 units. The station will connect the neighborhood’s existing trolley, pedestrian and road networks and will have links to the Tri-Rail and Amtrak West Palm Beach station, creating a new transportation hub for the West Palm Beach area. The privately funded train, scheduled to start service between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach in “late summer” of this year, will offer express service, traveling at an average of 80 miles per hour between Miami and Orlando. After the first trains begin running between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, service will begin to Miami. The Orlando route and station have been delayed due to litigation. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill worked in association with Zyscovich Architects to design the Brightline stations. https://s11.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...ne-station.jpg https://s11.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...ne-station.jpg https://s14.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...tline-sign.jpg https://s14.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...tline-sign.jpg https://s13.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...5/IMG_1789.jpg https://s13.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...5/IMG_1789.jpg https://s11.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...nestation2.jpg https://s11.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...nestation2.jpg https://s13.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...linetracks.jpg https://s13.therealdeal.com/trd/m/up...linetracks.jpg https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/0...pleted-photos/ |
Wow!! Looks great! Now let's get it done at Downtown Miami station. I was hoped Orlando station will be done in a few years or so.
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