Leah Voss with Treasure Coast Newspapers reports on the latest financials and ridership numbers released by Brightline in bond documents. The
Brightline Train going through an at-grade crossing in Broward County.
private passenger high speed rail reported a $28.3 million dollar loss in the first quarter of this year and a $28.2 million dollar loss in the second quarter.
Brightline reported 42% more passengers in the second quarter of 2018.
106,090 from April – June period.
74,780 from January – March period.
The Stuart City Commission is expected to vote October 8th whether to pursue a train station in Stuart. Fort Pierce has already thrown its hat into the ring, hoping for a stop there when Phase 2 of the railroad is built. Phase 2 includes the WPB to Orlando route.
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