I actually live in Miami and have been hesitant to catch the train. However my wife and I flew back into country through Fort Lauderdale, so it was the perfect chance to get back home by riding the train. We had the standard tickets and hit the little store next to the waiting area. The trip was easy and pleasant back down south, and way cleaner than the LIRR & Amtrak back home in NY. I'd definitely give it another try and probably spring for the premium tickets for the whole family. Thanks for the review, and second chance to rethink the entire experience.
You’re right, I can definitely agree that these are more pleasant than the LIRR! Haha! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the standard fare. Sounds like we should give that a try some time. I’m sure you’ll love the premium seats too!
Good question! Their app is actually pretty fantastic, and when you get to the seat selection phase of the transaction (which is before you make payment), it literally says whether the seat you are selecting is backward or forward facing. We are probably going to use Brightline again next year en route to Fort Lauderdale from Orlando for a cruise. Traveling as a family of five, we’re likely to have a whole new seating arrangement this next time!
They were complimentary for guests in the premium seats. I’m not sure what the snacks are (or if there are any) in the standard “smart fare” seats. But it’s a nice perk of upgrading to premium!
@@epicgamer42069 I would have thought the reason was obvious, but as the USA does not use passenger trains in the same way all the other 1st world countries use trains, I will explain. Brightline is a diesel train, so its top speed is around 125mph, to reach higher speeds, the train must be electrified. Diesel trains only run in Europe on lines with prohibitive cost to electrify. Brightline, in world terms, is yesterday's train. It's a good start, but it will be obsolete before too long. The line has too many road crossings and not enough bridges and underpasses because it was built on the cheap by a private company.
But that doesnt mean brightline isnt the future. You have to take things one step at a time. They have the ability to electrrify their rail in the future but for now thats just not economicalyl possible yet. They have to start off small and slowly expand
I am impressed with the terminal, train, and complimentary food & beverage. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s truly a great experience. Thanks for watching!
I actually live in Miami and have been hesitant to catch the train. However my wife and I flew back into country through Fort Lauderdale, so it was the perfect chance to get back home by riding the train. We had the standard tickets and hit the little store next to the waiting area. The trip was easy and pleasant back down south, and way cleaner than the LIRR & Amtrak back home in NY. I'd definitely give it another try and probably spring for the premium tickets for the whole family. Thanks for the review, and second chance to rethink the entire experience.
You’re right, I can definitely agree that these are more pleasant than the LIRR! Haha! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the standard fare. Sounds like we should give that a try some time. I’m sure you’ll love the premium seats too!
How do you know which seats face forward when going from Orlando to Miami in Premium seating?
Good question! Their app is actually pretty fantastic, and when you get to the seat selection phase of the transaction (which is before you make payment), it literally says whether the seat you are selecting is backward or forward facing.
We are probably going to use Brightline again next year en route to Fort Lauderdale from Orlando for a cruise. Traveling as a family of five, we’re likely to have a whole new seating arrangement this next time!
I heard the seats don’t recline is that true?
Ah, this was a morning ride so we didn’t even think to try to recline the seats. We’ll have to investigate further next time!
Was the chips and candy on bored free?
They were complimentary for guests in the premium seats. I’m not sure what the snacks are (or if there are any) in the standard “smart fare” seats. But it’s a nice perk of upgrading to premium!
I think you mean 'onboard'.
onboard*
The people who think that Brightline is the future are living in the dark ages.
for america this is kind of the future. as amtrak does not ecen come close. I cannot wait for brightline west. 😊
@@lexburen5932 Unless it's electrified it will be obsolete before it's completed.
Explain your reasoning. You just say that they are living in the dark ages with no reason given so no one can take you seriously
@@epicgamer42069 I would have thought the reason was obvious, but as the USA does not use passenger trains in the same way all the other 1st world countries use trains, I will explain. Brightline is a diesel train, so its top speed is around 125mph, to reach higher speeds, the train must be electrified. Diesel trains only run in Europe on lines with prohibitive cost to electrify. Brightline, in world terms, is yesterday's train. It's a good start, but it will be obsolete before too long. The line has too many road crossings and not enough bridges and underpasses because it was built on the cheap by a private company.
But that doesnt mean brightline isnt the future. You have to take things one step at a time. They have the ability to electrrify their rail in the future but for now thats just not economicalyl possible yet. They have to start off small and slowly expand
I won't ride it after it derailed in that one crash in Fort Lauderdale.
What derailment?
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I'd hardly call that a derailment. It hit a tractor trailer filled with cars on the crossing point and one of the wheels came off a bit.
It god derailed because it hit a truck.
@@ret4kindevery video in the clip you posted was the fault of the drivers of the vehicles hit after driving into the path of a train.