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.

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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