Brightline receives over $15M for Tampa-Orlando passenger rail project
June 2, 2022 - South Florida-based passenger rail operator Brightline will be able to use a $15.875 million grant toward its Tampa-to-Orlando connection. Reps. Darren Soto, Dan Webster, Stephanie Murphy, Gus Bilirakis and Val Demings announced the Central Florida region has received the federal grant award from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program. The grant award, combined with up to $15,875,000 in contributing funds from Brightline, will result in a $31.75 million total investment. The Orlando terminus will be at the Orlando International Airport. The Tampa terminus has not been disclosed.