Brightline Update: The U.S. High-Speed Rail Revolution Begins

Get Our E-Book! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our first-ever e-book: a curated compilation of 100 Railways Explained scripts, filled with insights, facts, and rail stories from across the globe. If you love our videos, you’ll definitely enjoy reading it. https://payhip.com/b/mTDPX In this episode, Railways Explained revisits the Brightline story, covering both the Brightline East operations in Florida and the game-changing Brightline West high-speed rail between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga. We explore: • The expansion to Orlando, with speeds up to 125 mph and seamless integration at Orlando International Airport. • Upcoming Phase 3 to Tampa, supported by a $15.9M federal grant. • Infrastructure milestones: 56 bridges, 156 upgraded crossings, and a new $100M maintenance facility. • Ridership success, topping 2.8 million passengers in 2024. • The safety challenges that remain a major concern. Switching to the west, we cover: • The full Brightline West vision – 218 miles of true high-speed rail, running mostly in the I-15 median. • Siemens’ new AP 220 trains for Brightline West, the first high-speed trains built in the U.S., with speeds up to 220 mph. #usa • Financial model: Over $12 billion investment, combining public funding and private capital. • Groundbreaking in 2024, with completion targeted for late 2028. Whether you’re curious about high-speed rail in America or want to see how Brightline compares to systems in Europe and Asia, this video is packed with insights. Support Us & Get Exclusive Benefits: Become a member on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/railways_explained