Region receives nearly $16M grant for Tampa-Orlando rail project

The funds will be matched by Brightline, the company that’s developing passenger train service between the two cities.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 2:59 p.m. June 2, 2022
Courtesy. Brightline aims to connect 70% of Florida's population via passenger rail service.
Courtesy. Brightline aims to connect 70% of Florida's population via passenger rail service.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $15.875 million grant that will support the development of intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa.

 

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