# Brightline Thread (East and West) **URL:** \ **Category:** Discussion Topic\ **Created:** [June 3, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364 "2022-06-03T01:38:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/1 "2022-06-03T01:38:05Z")
**Brightline Receives Federal Grant for Rail Line Connecting Disney Springs, Orlando International Airport, and Tampa** By Spencer Lloyd June 1, 2022 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/2/62e6beca27eac42337426588bf81b5efcde426e8.jpeg) _Photo courtesy of [wdwnt.com](http://wdwnt.com)._ "A new milestone has been reached in the Brightline rail corridor construction saga, which will connect Orlando and Tampa by high speed rail, including a stop at Disney Springs. Today, several House Representatives for the State of Florida announced a $15.8 million grant from the Federal Government to Brightline, which the rail company says will be used for preliminary engineering activities and environmental approvals. The federal funding will come from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program. The funding will go toward Central Florida’s Sunshine Corridor and Brightline’s proposed Tampa to Orlando intercity passenger rail project. The grant award, combined with up to $15,875,000 in contributing funds from Brightline, will result in a $31,750,000 total investment. The grant application received substantial community and bipartisan support…" > **[Brightline Receives Federal Grant for Rail Line Connecting Disney Springs,...](https://wdwnt.com/2022/06/brightline-receives-federal-grant-for-rail-line-connecting-disney-springs-orlando-international-airport-and-tampa/)** > > The Brightline rail connection between Orlando and Tampa featuring a Walt Disney World stop has received a federal grant! ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/2 "2022-06-06T04:52:20Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/0/c020e7d4f642b6e609950cf2bcec03f6991a2753.jpeg "Brightline Construction: Unloading a Rail Train - May 15, 2022") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UfGC3d60uk) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/3 "2022-06-06T15:20:08Z")
> **[NEWS VIDEO: New Brightline route drawbridge now operating - Trains](https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/news-video-new-brightline-route-drawbridge-now-operating/)** > >   Video by Mark Elias, Mark Elias Media Services JUPITER, Fla. — Florida East Coast Railway’s new Loxahatchee River drawbridge that will begin carrying frequent Brightline passenger trains in early 2023 is now being raised for boat traffic and... ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/4 "2022-06-07T17:58:06Z")
> **[Brightline Orlando-Tampa extension excites I-Drive business owners](https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2022/06/02/brightline-orlando-tampa-extension-excites-i-drive-biz-owners?fbclid=IwAR35hO2wP4h1Gyac4MA9KpWKPzUJwdsfbZDBc3hjTyNWliV5sgkwg763XgE)** > > Owners say the stop will create new foot traffic in the area > **[High-speed rail project connecting Tampa to Orlando gets $15.8M grant from feds](https://www.wtsp.com/article/travel/brightline-tampa-orlando-rail-project-federal-grant/67-7d2c816b-0433-4342-ab3f-1bb23894e34c?fbclid=IwAR0lHo-BEY_LTS6sldAuUfmlHT003iD4s1UZiE8hyXLTHjL07FFnPPsSsf0)** > > The project could provide people an alternative travel option to driving along I-4. ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/5 "2022-06-07T19:56:40Z")
> **[The Roaming Railfan](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRoamingRailfan)** > > The leader in documenting Brightline's Florida passenger rail construction. Also extensive coverage of the Florida East Coast Railway and the fecNtrak modular layout, but also covering railroads across the USA and even around the world. KiwiRail and... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/6 "2022-06-08T16:05:45Z")
> **[Brightline Aims to Carry Holiday Travelers to Orlando by Christmas](https://skift.com/2022/06/07/brightline-aims-to-carry-holiday-travelers-to-orlando-by-christmas/)** > > Passenger rail operator Brightline aims to open its new rail line to Orlando in time for the year-end holidays. ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/7 "2022-06-10T01:29:21Z")
> **[Brightline aims to start Orlando service by Christmas, Edens says (updated) -...](https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/brightline-aims-to-start-orlando-service-by-christmas-edens-says/?fbclid=IwAR0dTNx_VytaowH9I5b28VqE3tHlgFn5SMK-e8uplH03Yz9TxhIel83jSEs&fs=e&s=cl)** > > WASHINGTON — Brightline trains to Orlando aim to be in operation “hopefully by Christmastime,” Fortress Investment Group co-CEO and Brightline chairman Wes Edens said Tuesday. Edens made the comment during a “Washington Post Live” event on the future... ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/8 "2022-06-13T20:01:31Z")
[https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2022/06/13/orlando-brightline-sunrail-corridor-florida-grant.html](https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2022/06/13/orlando-brightline-sunrail-corridor-florida-grant.html) ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/9 "2022-06-14T12:37:07Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/c/3cea47cfc800dcd7e4606479e1880edc2e903e5d.jpeg "South Brevard County Railfanning Afternoon - May 27, 2022") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYVU_vFN9mM) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/7/a747f01f024f3fb62f0d6814e40315d04d92b6e2.jpeg "Brightline Construction: Fort Pierce Yard and Jensen Beach - May 8, 2022") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_xZU3Xpv5o) ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/10 "2022-06-17T16:03:27Z")
[https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.miamiherald.com/news/business/article262592277.html](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.miamiherald.com/news/business/article262592277.html) ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/11 "2022-06-28T14:30:53Z")
> **[Brightline station at Walt Disney World canceled](https://www.local10.com/news/florida/2022/06/28/report-brightline-station-at-walt-disney-world-canceled/)** > > Plans to open a Brightline station at Disney Springs have been canceled, according to reports. And this is a comment per UrbanImpact: This is good news! The station will be constructed next to the Convention Center and Universal Studios new 3rd theme park that is under construction, Epic Universe. I’m sure there will be shuttles to all the major attractions. Here’s the area: [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/7zVx2DNFHTpBMbxn6) ---
**Author:** ![NewYorkCity76](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/newyorkcity76/32/190647_2.png) [@NewYorkCity76](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/NewYorkCity76)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/12 "2022-06-28T16:01:11Z")
At least there will still be a station in the Orlando area ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/13 "2022-06-28T16:02:18Z")
Yup. And it’s still right by theme parks. Frankly this is probably better as it would have provided Disney with an unfair advantage over the other theme parks in the area. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/14 "2022-06-29T14:25:48Z")
Isn’t there an Orlando airport station? ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/15 "2022-06-29T14:26:40Z")
> **[Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal)** > > The Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal or South Airport Intermodal Terminal is an intermodal transit complex under construction at the Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. The new station, which is partially being funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, will serve as the Orlando station for the Brightline inter-city rail service, which will connect Orlando International Airport to downtown Miami via the Florida East Coast Railway. The terminal building ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/16 "2022-06-29T15:36:03Z")
Thanks. I thought so but couldn’t remember. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/17 "2022-06-29T21:39:12Z")
After a more than 5-year-delay they still can’t bring their act together to have Tri-Rail access the downtown Miami Brightline terminal. What a shame. > **[Arrival of Tri-Rail in downtown Miami stalled, leader spreads blame](https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2022/06/28/arrival-of-tri-rail-in-downtown-miami-stalled-leader-spreads-blame/)** > > Arrival of Tri-Rail in downtown Miami remains delayed from a previously announced November date as the South Florida Regional Authority (SFRTA), Brightline and FEC Railway seek agreement on the need for a new dispatch desk ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/18 "2022-06-30T23:21:08Z")
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**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/19 "2022-07-01T23:04:47Z")
> **[Brightline, others negotiating ‘Sunshine Corridor’ to restore Disney stop](https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/06/29/brightline--others-negotiating--sunshine-corridor--to-restore-disney-stop)** > > A station at Disney Springs was part of earlier plans. Not the end of this saga ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364/20 "2022-07-07T02:56:13Z")
> **[Photos: Construction Progress At Brightline’s Aventura Station, Opening Fall...](https://www.thenextmiami.com/photos-construction-progress-at-brightlines-aventura-station/?fbclid=IwAR2cVKD17zkiRHslmDo2uo6QDvokMPkniwbwHj-pil_bTrIU9KbO3KzCLWY)** > > Miami Real Estate, Construction And Architecture [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/brightline-thread-east-and-west/21364.md?page=2)