Brightline train hits 130 mph in testing

A Brightline train has hit speeds of 130 mph in testing on passenger operator’s corridor between Orlando and Cocoa, Fla., the company announced this morning (March 6, 2023), making it the fastest train ever to operate in Florida and the southeastern U.S. Visit Trains.com for the full story. Video courtesy Brightline; maximum-speed footage is at the 2:13 mark.