Brightline Articles and News Stories


Sneak Peek at Brightline’s Orlando Station Coming to Orlando Int’l Airport

January 9, 2023

Today, Brightline released a video and artist renderings of the future train station that is set to open inside Orlando International Airport (MCO) later this year. The new station spans three stories, featuring groundbreaking design and luxury amenities that meet the demand of today’s modern traveler. The airport’s train station is a distinctive building with … Sneak Peek at Brightline’s Orlando Station Coming to Orlando Int’l Airport

Brightline Train Station at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Has Been Cancelled

June 28, 2022

Back in 2018, we learned that Brightline’s high-speed passenger rail from Miami to Orlando would include a stop at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, but it’s now being reported that those plans have been scrapped. When Disney first announced its involvement in the project, the track’s route was planned to head alongside State Route … Brightline Train Station at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Has Been Cancelled

Brightline to Disney isn’t Happening Soon; How Will You Get from MCO to the Magic?

March 13, 2021

Those who were hoping that the announced Brightline rail spur leading from Orlando International Airport straight to Disney Springs would be an immediate replacement for Magical Express are going need another plan. Details of Brightline’s planned expansion, which were revealed this week in a meeting with leadership of the Central Florida Expressway Authority, has Disney … Brightline to Disney isn’t Happening Soon; How Will You Get from MCO to the Magic?

New Details on Brightline Train Station Coming to Disney Springs

November 23, 2020

UPDATE 12/2/20: At the site of Brightline’s future train station at Orlando International Airport today, the president of Brightline Trains met with transportation members in Orlando to discuss the company’s planned expansion project in Central Florida. The $2.4 billion project will extend the current rail line from West Palm Beach to Orlando. The line currently … New Details on Brightline Train Station Coming to Disney Springs

Disney and Brightline in Advanced Talks Regarding Train Station at Walt Disney World

December 18, 2019

The Walt Disney Company along with officials of Brightline have confirmed that they are having advanced discussions about a new train station being placed on or close to the Disney theme park property as part of the proposed passenger-rail system route to Tampa which is being renamed as Virgin Trains USA. Virgin’s executive vice president for … Disney and Brightline in Advanced Talks Regarding Train Station at Walt Disney World

Virgin Trains Plans to Open Orlando Airport and Walt Disney World Stations at the Same Time

April 4, 2019

Late last year, we reported that a high speed rail station was being proposed for Walt Disney World, now Virgin Trains (formerly Brightline) has confirmed that it intends to open that station around the same time that their station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) is complete. The expansion would connect Orlando to Tampa and Miami. … Virgin Trains Plans to Open Orlando Airport and Walt Disney World Stations at the Same Time

Walt Disney World Stop Proposed for Brightline/Virgin High Speed Rail System

November 29, 2018

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort could be seeing an easier commute to Orlando International Airport and Tampa in the future, thanks to a possible Brightline stop in the theme park area. Brightline has previously announced plans to run the high-speed passenger rail from Miami to Orlando, with Orlando International being the final stop, … Walt Disney World Stop Proposed for Brightline/Virgin High Speed Rail System

Construction to Begin on Orlando International Airport’s Intercity Rail System

November 22, 2017

Travelers to Orlando International Airport will have some new transportation options for visiting the city, as well as other parts of the state, in the years to come. Construction crews will begin working in the airport’s new Intermodal Terminal Facility in January, setting up for work as early as this December, on the construction of … Construction to Begin on Orlando International Airport’s Intercity Rail System


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