^Using OUC's rail line as a short extension has been discussed before and is a part of OIA's master plan. Here is a map showing it as a HSR connection a few years back:
Here is a recent article about using OUC's existing rail line as the connection. I believe this is the same line/ROW that AAF will use from the opposite end to access the proposed Orlando airport station:
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But Lambert said converting the OUC rail spur to commuter rail could be fast-tracked, and sources said it could be online by the time SunRail begins its second phase of operations in 2016.
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http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/p...4m.html?page=2
My guess, is this concept will be eventually built. It's not expensive as other options discussed and the presence of AAF provides the incentive to do it. In the meantime, you'll most likely have shuttle service between the two systems.