The report, which is part of AECOM’s ongoing Future of Infrastructure thought leadership series, investigates the latest industry trends and outlines best practices for the successful delivery of HSR systems around the world.
DOT previously approved a private activity bond allocation of $1 billion for Brightline West in 2020, bringing the total allocation for this project to $3.5 billion.
The unprecedented investment in America’s nationwide intercity passenger rail network builds on a $16.4 billion investment announced last month for 25 projects of national significance along America’s busiest rail corridor.
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition says the federal investment is a sign that “the tide has turned” for high-speed rail in America.
Many countries and regions — including Germany, Spain, and the UK in Europe; China, Japan, and South Korea in Asia; and many more — have had HSR systems in place for many years or even decades.
Each station will serve as a transit hub with TransitScreen as the solution that communicates that hub's connectedness to other transit modes for users and travelers.
Through a partnership with a local energy utility, all Brightline carbon emissions will be offset with renewable energy credits.
Mobile barbershop is designed to engage with communities that interact along the rail corridor.
In November 2018, Brightline announced a strategic partnership and trademark licensing agreement with the Virgin Group.
British billionaire and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson Branson is scheduled to appear in Miami this week for the announcement.
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