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Plans revealed for Vegas-LA high-speed rail project
The Brightline West project is expected to break ground on the first segment between Victor Valley and Las Vegas in late 2020 and commence revenue service in early 2024.
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Virgin Trains USA chooses Wabtec for PTC implementation
Worth $120 million, the contracts include the implementation of signalling and train control systems on the rail corridors between Miami to West Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach to Orlando.
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California approves finance for Virgin Trains USA high-speed Las Vegas line
The new high-speed line is set to begin construction by the end of 2020 and will connect Victorville, southern California, with Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Brightline launches campaign for rail safety and mental health awareness
Brightline's unique campaign is hoping to reduce the number of suicides by rail, following an increasing number of incidents since 2017.
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Contracts awarded for phase 2 of West Palm Beach to Orlando line
Virgin Trains USA has awarded five construction contracts for the 273-kilometre line between West Palm Beach and Orlando.
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Brightline to rename itself as Virgin Trains USA due to strategic partnership
A strategic partnership sees Brightline, the express intercity passenger rail system, collaborate with Virgin to establish a new rail brand.
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Brightline to build new rail corridor connecting Southern California and Las Vegas
This project will be Brightline's first corridor outside Florida and the second privately funded express intercity passenger service in the nation.
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Brightline: Redefining passenger train travel in America
As the only privately-owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger train system in the United States, Brightline is the new benchmark for train travel in America. Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Ben Porritt, gives an overview of the new service that connects Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, which…
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Brightline’s PAB request approved by the FDFC Board
Five U.S. counties will benefit from improved rail infrastructure since Brightline’s private activity bond request was approved by the Florida Development Finance Corporation.
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Brightline’s new executive leadership team has been appointed
Brightline has announced the appointment of four executives to their leadership team, adding immense expertise to the company…
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Brightline partners with ride-sharing company Lyft
The privately owned, inter-city passenger rail service in the U.S. is supporting multi-modal transportation and simplifying the travel experience for their users…