BrightRed is the final train to be delivered for the first phase of the new train service. It will now begin a testing process before being put into service.
Brightline’s service will begin before the end of 2017, according to a new press release.
Fifth Brightline Trainset Traveling Through the Countryside to South Florida
MIAMI – September 27, 2017 – Brightline, Florida’s new privately funded intercity express passenger rail service, will soon receive its fifth train, BrightRed , from Siemens USA in Sacramento. Manufacturing of the branch was recently completed, and it is now on its way to South Florida traveling 3,052 miles via railroad across eight states. The transcontinental voyage is a milestone as it marks the delivery of the final train for Brightline’s Phase 1 service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The train was built by employees at Siemens’ 1,000-person, 60-acre railroad manufacturing hub and is 100% Buy America compliant. The train components were manufactured by 40 different U.S. suppliers from more than 20 states. Upon arrival at Workshop b, Brightline’s 12-acre rail operations facility in West Palm Beach,
“BrightRed’s journey across the U.S. UU is an exciting milestone as we prepare to launch the service later this year,” said Brightline CEO Dave Howard. “The five trains represent thousands of hours of dedication from the Brightline teammates who designed and oversaw the assembly to the 1,000 people who built them in California and the 40 suppliers across the country that manufactured components.”
Brightline’s trains are built as integrated trains, composed of two diesel-electric locomotives and four high-quality stainless steel cars. These clean diesel-electric locomotives will meet the highest emissions standards set by the federal government. The integration improves ride quality and makes for a smooth experience, while the bright yellow locomotive at each end offers high reliability and redundancy.
“It is a great honor for Siemens to build trains with such historical significance, serving the first privately funded rail system in more than 100 years,” said Michael Cahill, president of Siemens Rolling Stock. “I salute the Brightline team for their innovative and courageous approach and am proud of the team of highly skilled employees in Sacramento and suppliers across the country for their significant contributions to this great American manufacturing success story.”
Brightline trains abound in innovations and comfortable features, from self-leveling platforms and aisles that exceed ADA compliance standards to comfortable leather seats with multiple device outlets and complimentary robust Wi-Fi, with multiple antennas in each car. The interiors were designed by David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group, one of the world’s leaders in architecture and design.
Brightline is committed to leading private investment in transportation infrastructure that benefits the public. Brightline will provide a much-needed, hospitality-driven alternative to South Florida’s congested roads. The company is anticipating an official launch of its service later this year.
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