If you visit our site, you’ll know that we are huge proponents of rail travel. What’s not to like? High-speed, comfort and better for the environment.
Most countries have highspeed rail options in place, and have had for many years. But there has always been one rather glaring exception – the USA. Train travel works there if you live on either coast (in the cities) but not so much cross-country via the existing AMTRAK service.
Well, we’re very pleased to say that America is finally pulling its finger out and getting rolling – with Florida’s Brightline service, starting up now, as we write this article. See the video below to get a first-hand look, courtesy of Europeans SimplyRailway.com