As of January 1st, 2022, Disney World’s Magical Express went away forever. And although two services — Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer — are operating paid transportation services to and from Orlando International Airport and Disney World, we’re also interested in the Brightline train that will eventually connect Disney Springs to the airport.
©Brightline
We’ve had updates about Brightline’s planned route around Florida, as well as delays in its construction. We even have a general idea of when the construction of the line to Disney World could start. And we’ve now got an update about upcoming test runs of the train!
The entire route of the Brightline train will run all the way from Orlando to Miami. According to WESH, test runs will begin on January 18th from West Palm Beach to Cocoa Beach. This is to get drivers familiar with the 130 miles along the route. Currently, the Brightline train only runs from Miami to West Palm Beach.
Brightline Train Construction
In a news release, Brightline said, “Brightline is beginning the new year with a critical step toward the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando.”
©Brightline
Over 150 railroad crossings have been upgraded during Brightline’s construction phase, including half of the crossings in the section — more will be updated this year. The company also indicated that construction on the route to Orlando is now around 70% complete.
Potential Routes ©Brightline | Obtained via the Orlando Sentinel
Brightline hopes to have this part of the construction done by the end of 2022, with the service beginning in 2023, but the route from the airport to Disney World may not be available until 2026.
We’ll continue to keep an eye out for construction updates, so stay tuned for more news!
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