Brightline: 3 Things You Need To Know About The High-Speed Train

I recently took another ride on Brightline, the bullet train set to open Boca Raton and Aventura stations on Wednesday, Dec. 21. 

Launched in July of 2018, Brightline, which currently links Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, features sleek lounges with tap beer and HD TV screens allowing you to settle back, in addition to onboard high-speed Wi-Fi - ideal for passengers looking to get some work done. Here are 3 more things you need to know before boarding Brightline. 

Prime Service: Even before buying my round-trip (premium) ticket from Miami to West Palm Beach, the service offered by Brightline stood out to me. From the behind-the-counter Brightline attendant going out of her way to provide me with all pertinent information (train departures and arrivals, etc.) to the array of snacks (chips and cheese) and beverages (wine and beer) I was offered once onboard the high-speed train, it was smooth sailing during the 56-minute ride from Miami to West Palm Beach. (Note: The return trip from West Palm Beach to Miami took a few minutes more. That was it.)

Convenience+Comfort: Brightline definitely delivers on convenience and comfort. The 32-inch train cars provide plenty of room for all passengers, even for those in need of special access (strollers, wheelchairs). The large leather seats come with an in-seat recline that slides forward - which guarantees you won't be bothering the person behind you. Two USB ports and two outlets next to each seat also make it ideal for you to get work done on your laptop.

Brightline+ : Once I was in Miami, I was picked up in a yellow Brightline Tesla car that took me to my destination. (Brightline+ allows for travelers to book rides to and from a Brightline station at no extra cost, as long as the ride is five miles or less. (My ride fit the bill.) However, non-premium Brightline ticket holders can be picked up in vans and/or shuttles. Brightline has two tier pricing options: Smart and Premium. Ticket prices may differ depending on the time of day and length of your trip on Brightline. Please check the Brightline website for additional information.

Next stop: Brightline, which is opening up train stations in Boca Raton and Aventura this week, features sleek lounges and onboard Wi-Fi service.