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Florida's high-speed railroad swerves around bankruptcy with new funding

Brightline operator restructures debt while staying on track with expansion plans
Brightline began operations in 2018 with private funding for a network of intercity high-speed trains, but has since reported challenges in paying back debts. (Brightline)
Brightline began operations in 2018 with private funding for a network of intercity high-speed trains, but has since reported challenges in paying back debts. (Brightline)
CoStar News
September 25, 2026 | 8:15 P.M.

Brightline, Florida’s high-speed passenger railroad and the country’s only privately owned intercity rail service, has secured funding to avoid bankruptcy, the company announced Friday.

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