Confetti is flying as Brightline's rail service now links Miami

and Orlando. I'm Julie Gates, and this is your Transit Unplugged News Minute.

Privately owned high speed rail operator Brightline debuted its expanded

service linking downtown Miami to the Orlando International Airport. Many see

this as the beginning of a new era for passenger rail, creating a blueprint to

travel with ease between two nearby cities which are too far apart to drive,

but too close to travel by air. The trip between Miami and Orlando is 235

miles, and Brightline's new rail service takes up to three and a half hours

depending on stops. Brightline's next rail project is to connect Los Angeles

with Las Vegas through all electric trains. They are expected to break ground

later this year. This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by

Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people. I'm Julie Gates.