Brightline Trainsets - Consists and such

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/money/busi ... 640011007/

Brightline gets $2.2 billion in bonds, will increase trains from four to seven coaches

The company expects to increase ridership on both routes when it receives the 30 new Siemens coaches it has ordered. Some will arrive this summer, company officials have said, and all will arrive by 2025, according to a refinancing report published May 9.

Each four-coach train will get three more coaches, increasing seating capacity from 240 to 450, the report says. Stations can accommodate 10-coach trains, so Brightline could add three more coaches per train later.
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Hopefully this means Brightline can welcome back commuters soon. Being able to accommodate both commuters and long-distance passengers is likely the way to go. instead of prioritizing one over the other.

Anyone have status on additional brightline coaches? I believe 10 extra are under construction at siemens now with 20 more on the way.

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/09/ ... ming-soon/

Florida’s Brightline Train Just Confirmed TWO Big Changes Coming Soon

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As a result, Brightline will be expanding its current fleet of eight trains with 30 NEW coaches over the next year. This will include 20 Smart Class cars, as well as 10 premium cars. You’ll see the first new coaches this fall, though. This will help increase capacity on routes and allow for even MORE trips per month.
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