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transportation3 years ago•4 min saved

Brightline's Orlando-South Florida rail line now operational.

Brightline has completed the construction of the 170-mile rail line connecting Central and South Florida, with service to include 16 daily round trips with hourly departures between Miami and Orlando. The project generated more than $10,000 jobs and had an economic impact of more than $6 billion dollars for the State of Florida. High-speed testing will continue through July, and travelers can book trips between Sept. 1 through the beginning of 2024.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#brightline #high-speed-testing #orlando

transportation3 years ago•3 min saved

Metro's Regional Connector to revolutionize LA County transportation with June 16 opening.

The Regional Connector, a new two-mile rail line in Los Angeles, will open on June 16, connecting the Gold, Blue, and Expo lines and allowing commuters to travel from Azusa to Long Beach in under two hours or from East LA to Santa Monica in just over an hour. The $335 million project, which is two years behind schedule, will eliminate the need for transfers between lines and is crucial to the city's plan to expand its rail network ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The line includes four stops, including one 100 feet below ground, and features art depicting the city's history and struggles.

via Los Angeles Times|

#commuting #los-angeles #metro