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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami

Orlando Sentinel

A privately owned high-speed passenger train service launched Friday between Florida's two biggest tourist hubs.

The Brightline train is a $5 billion bet by owner Fortress Investment Group that eventually 8 million people annually will take the 3.5-hour, 235-mile (378-kilometer) trip between Miami and Orlando — about 30 minutes less than the average drive.

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