What’s it like to ride Brightline on a normal day? | BRAND NEW Orlando Extension

On September 22, 2023, Brightline in Florida opened their long-awaited extension to Orlando. Many people flocked to Florida to try it out and raved about the service. But when it's no longer opening day, do all the commotion and fanfare still hold up? Is what people are saying about Brightline even true at all? Thom travels to Orlando a week after the grand opening, to take a train all the way down to Miami. He rides in Premium class. Along the way, he addresses some misconceptions about Brightline. And, he takes a look at the many perks Brightline offers that make it an exceptional service. Trains Are Awesome! Support us on Patreon:   / trainsareawesome   Our Instagram:   / tra_channel   Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:13 What is Brightline 3:14 Orlando Airport 5:24 The Location of Orlando Station 6:36 Exploring Orlando Station 8:48 SMART Lounge 9:18 PREMIUM Lounge 11:45 Our Train Arrives 13:48 Seat Tour 15:27 Departing Orlando 16:21 Is Brightline High Speed? 18:18 Testing the toilets 19:54 Railroad Crossings 21:01 On-board lunch 21:56 Slow bridge in Port Saint Lucie 22:21 West Palm Beach 22:57 Fort Lauderdale 23:16 Aventura 24:25 Miami Central Station 26:40 The Final Verdict on Brightline