The future looks bright for train travel in Orlando. Brightline, an eco-friendly fast rail service Expansion through South Florida, will arrive in the theme park capital of the country later this year. Now, Universal has announced it will invest in a commuter rail station at Orlando’s Convention Center near the park. Epic universe expansion. This development means there will be a public rail stop for visitors; in other words, they can visit one of the big amusement parks without having to drive or use a car service.
What gives this news an interesting twist? One Previously announced Brightline stop at Disney Springs was finally ended last year.
Here’s what we know about new rail developments so far:
Orlando’s Right Rail alliance and Universal Orlando Resort announced the creation of the Shingle Creek Public Transit Utility Community Development on Thursday. It is a limited-purpose public entity that will “plan, finance, construct, operate, own, and maintain” a new Orange County Convention Center SunRail station.
The station will be part of a commuter rail line that is expected to link Orlando International Airport (MCO) with the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Orlando Resort and the International Drive corridor. According to the Orlando sentinel, Train service could arrive as soon as 2030.
John Sprouls, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Universal Parks & Resorts, said: “We are one step closer to creating an omnidirectional commuter rail system that benefits the whole world. our regional set. “The new SunRail corridor and convention center terminal will make it easier for residents to get to work, to the airport and to the places they love. And it will facilitate business growth in the International Drive area and on the whole area.”
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Under the community development district’s plan, Universal will fund the project with $125 million through bonds and contribute $2 million annually to the maintenance and operation of the station. In addition, the resort will contribute 13 acres of land for the construction of the station. Together with a coalition of business owners along International Drive, it will help secure the district $13 million in annual ticket sales for the Sunshine Corridor — the estimated annual cost to operate the route. iron.
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