A new, privately owned train line connecting Miami and Orlando opens to the public

Florida’s Brightline, the privately owned passenger train service, debuts its high-speed service Friday. Trains running between Miami and Orlando can reach speeds of 125 mph.

If you’re planning a trip from Orlando to Miami, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a new connection available! The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the opening of a new express toll lane on I-4, which will make your journey faster and more convenient.

Here are the key details you need to know about the new Orlando to Miami connection:

1. The new express toll lane is located on I-4, running from the Seminole County line to the Orange County line.
2. The lane is designed for solo drivers and will operate during peak travel times, including weekdays from 6am to 8pm and weekends from 7am to 7pm.
3. The toll rate for the new lane will be $2.50 for a one-way trip, and you can pay using a SunPass or a toll-by-plate system.
4. The new express toll lane will provide a faster and more reliable route for drivers traveling from Orlando to Miami, with estimated travel times of around 3 hours and 30 minutes.

MOLLY DUERIG, BYLINE: Hundreds of invited guests, news reporters and government officials crowded onto Brightline’s new train platform at the Orlando International Airport Friday to welcome the first train from Miami as it pulled into the station. Officials say it’s a high-speed passenger rail service traveling up to 125 mph between central Florida and several south Florida citie