Brightline: Florida's Fast Passenger Rail

Brightline is making big news on the Florida East Coast with passenger service on FEC's rails. Here's what I got from a couple of trips to West Palm and Fort Pierce.

[chriswalker]

Those are the brake indicator. Solid green = released, solid yellow = applied, flashing yellow = parking brake applied, solid red = door open. I worked for Siemens as part of the Brightline project before revenue service even started.

[JacobCothren]

YES! Danny is back. Brightline to Tampa next. Beautifully shot as usual.

[oldtown]

Danny does not often produce videos, but when he does they are worth the wait. This one is no exception, best railfanning videos available.

[gregoryanon]

About the lights on the cars - green is when brakes are released, solid yellow for applied, red for doors open, yellow flashing is for hankdbrakes applied. Upon departure, the cars may show green and red simultaneously, or red and yellow. Depending on if the engineer released the brakes or not. Once the doors have been closed, the red lights turn off and yellow will turn to green. Highball. Train is going to depart.

[joshsadventures]

Every time I hear that FAMOUS phrase “Hello again Railfans” I know I’m about to be in for something very good. This was epic to watch over my pre-dawn breakfast today. Fantastic work as always Danny!! You are amazing!

[imeggscellent]

ive used the brightline 4 times since it opened. literally wpb to mia was 1 hour flat, very comfortable experience and is like riding a mansion compared to the tri-rail or a national rail trip. its a very under-rated and superior rail system

[johntyson]

I just read an article about how Brightline is hoping to open a high speed rail line between the L.A. area to Las Vegas. Apparently the funding is there, but there are some who are skeptical that the venture could fail, based on the perception of low ridership in Florida. There is also some concern that many people won't be in a hurry to give up their cars. But Brightline is convinced the project will be a success. Based on your latest video on Brightline, I'd convinced Brightline has the right idea to relieve the congestion along the I-15 corridor. Love your videos Danny! John Tyson, Virginia city, Nevada

[daf]

He’s back! The most professional railfan videographer on the internet, hands down.

[brucepartington]

Love those Brightliners. They are good looking units. Great video as always. You have some brilliant light there. Thanks for sharing.

[danielcarlin]

The production quality of these videos is amazing,

[Pensyfan]

Great footage! Brightline is undoubtedly the greatest passenger service in the U.S., and deserves time on one of the greatest railfanning channels.

[paullynch]

Your explanations to us rookies are the best. Listen to all your posts, start to end. Keep up the good work!

[involvementinc]

Nobody does train videos better than you! You are the Gold Standard against which all railroad videos must compare and compete! Thanks again, Danny Harmon!

[sbingr]

Up in Canada Via Rail just purchased similar train sets. I am hoping this is the start of a resurgence of rail in my province. So many abandoned lines, would of been a site to see back in the day. Now all we see is mainly intermodal traffic. I love your narration you should have your own TV show talking about the rails that used to be and what the future will be, thank you for great content.

[SimRacin]

Photographed a CSX special move w/ two more Brightline sets today up in Kentucky...the paint schemes on them are pretty nice!

[thattherevideoguy]

Danny I want to thank you for your wonderful videos! I an a double amputee Marine Corp veteran & can't get out & railfan anymore, but you are doing that for me now. Keep up the good work, and once again, THANK YOU! Ron Stailey

[Yormsane]

Thank you Danny, for your footage from around the old Fort Pierce Port Lead. I used to work in that neck o' the woods many years ago. Sad to see those once-busy rails now overgrown and obviously abandoned.

[dirtydishes]

I really hope Brightline is successful enough to spur more high-speed rail lines in the states.

Thank you Danny and everyone else for another great video!

[mikewikman]

DANNY, AS A RETIRED GENERAL ROAD FOREMAN 0F ENGINEES OF THE EL, CNJ MP AND AMTRAK AND REAL OLD. I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK, PHOTOGRAPHING, DRIVING AND FACTS OF WHAT YOU ARE SEEING REAL PROFESSIONAL. I HAVE BEEN A RAILFAN, LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER RF OF E.. FOR 87 YEARS NOW AND RETIRED AT 82 I HAVE PHOTOED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY THANKS TO AMTRAK AND AS A LOCOMOTIVE INSTRUCTER WITH A SYSTEM POSITION THANKS FOR GREAT WORK HOPE TO SEE MORE OF WHAT YOU DO. THANKS

[Starsnu]

Danny, your videos are top notch productions. I love how you edit in the drone footage with the ground shots. Your excellent voice is pleasent to listen to as you narrate the videos. I can't wait for the next one!