Brightline Orlando Service Commences September 22

Brightline announced that service to Orlando International Airport will begin on September 22, 2023. Trains will run between Orlando and South Florida (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach).

For a limited time, Brightline is offering one-way SMART fares starting at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4+ will automatically save an additional 25 percent on SMART fares. SMART service offers a comfortable business-class option onboard in hand-stitched leather seats, complimentary Starlink WiFi, multiple power and USB outlets and an array of food and beverages available for purchase.

One-way PREMIUM fares start at $149, a first class experience with added amenities including a dedicated PREMIUM lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the journey.

Brightline also offers a variety of industry promotions for its guests. For corporate riders, Brightline for Business is a dedicated portal for companies to save with fixed rate rides designed for company needs. Starting this fall, students with eligible email domains can receive up to 25 percent off SMART rides after creating a Brightline account using an active college or university email.

-via Press Release

Locomotive Engineers at NJ Transit Overwhelmingly Reject Tentative Contract

Locomotive engineers at NJ Transit, represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), have overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract offer with the commuter railroad. The vote by NJ Transit’s engineers sets the clock ticking for “self-help” where engineers are permitted under the rules of the Railway Labor Act to strike, or the commuter railroad’s management can lock out workers.