Florida Brightline Train | Miami to Orlando Round Trip - Full 4K Review

[@tonygauthiertravels]

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[@GolfChef99]

This will be a Huge hit once connected to Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee etc.... Its definitely needed!!!!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I agree!

[@samtrak1204]

I hate the train wraps and have complained to Brightline CEO and Orlando station manager and hope you do too. 👊🏾👴🏾✌🏾 BRIGHTLINE RESPONDS "Hi there! We understand your concern and appreciate your feedback. Going forward, all our train wraps are designed to ensure a clear view by not covering more than a certain percentage of the windows. Some of our current wraps will remain in place for now, which may result in limited visibility. Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance your travel experience. 💛"

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@samtrak1204 yeah, it definitely gets in the way of the experience. Thanks for watching and commenting! ✊🏾💯

[@samtrak1204]

@@tonygauthiertravels I'm enjoying riding with you and your family to my hometown.. I am a retired Amtrak conductor living in DC but I'm from Orlando where my daughter lives. She has ridden Brightline 3 times this year so I guess we've finally got another railfan in the family now. I am going to send you Brightline's much delayed response to my complaint about the train wraps in a separate text. Check it out.

[@LindaNelon]

Just moved here from VA and can't even get a train themed front license tag and so few Amtrak trains compared to Richmond..​@samtrak1204

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@LindaNelon yeah you’d think they’d have some options

[@garygilchrist1840]

All of your train wraps don't provide a clear view!

[@KimberleCollins]

Love, love, love this video!! I am going to have to plan a trip to Orlando just so I can ride the train to Miami! 😂😂 You have a beautiful family!!! 😊 Great job!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@KimberleCollins thanks so much for your kind words and support! ❤️🙏🏾

[@ATLIEN333]

It just warmed my heart to see your family's adventure. Thank you..

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@ATLIEN333 thanks for watching ❤️

[@valeriefrankovich7225]

I loved this vlog! We are looking into trying Brightline & really enjoyed your vlog! You covered everything!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@valeriefrankovich7225 thanks for watching!

[@matty2128]

Great video! I believe that the alcohol in the station used to be free for premium riders so that seems like they made a change. You have a great voice for narration!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@matty2128 thanks for the compliment! Yeah, you’d think it would be free since you get free alcohol on the train. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@samtrak1204]

Alcohol was free at Orlando station last December.

[@TheBeachbum727]

It’s still free if you get premium tickets at the station and on board. At the station you have to go into the premium lounge

[@TheBeachbum727]

I think. I’ll find out next week when I go to Orlando.

[@javianjohnson8746]

You can definitely tell the European-inspiration the people at Brightline took for their trains. Really nice, high-tech experience!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

It wasn’t just inspiration. The locomotive is built by Siemens, which is a German company. Thanks for watching. I’ll be doing a lot more of these types of videos in the future, so be sure to subscribe.

[@miles5600]

yet these trains are pretty rare in europe if available at all. I've traveled all over the continent and never seen these locomotives with an engine in the front. in europe they're usually Alstom or stadler which are EMU units and most of the railways in europe are electrified which allow for a quiet and fast ride. the US only has the north east corridor electrified.

[@miles5600]

@user-ft2dq1dt8n Dutchie here, i’ve used the Eurostar multiple times before, too bad our rail here in Europe isn’t an internationally connected system. It’s a hassle with schedules, delays and even purchasing tickets for the right train that’s leaving the right station at the right time, it’s so hard to get all the tickets sometimes.

[@mx338]

@miles5600 all high-speed lines in Europe are electrified, and in Europe non-MU trains are usually designed to be able to use any-locomotive, so you can switch locomotives when travelling to another country, or switch locomotives depending on if the line is electrified or not.

[@miles5600]

@@mx338we mostly use hybrid EMU’s in the more rural parts of europe, and like you mentioned they’re great for switching between diesel and electric.

[@raph485]

Dang, cleaner than a Buc-ee's?!? That is saying a lot 😂Good to see the bathrooms are kept in good shape. Feel like that can say a lot about the general operations of the business.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@raph485 I agree 100%! Thanks for watching! ✊🏾

[@alejandrohazera7895]

This video was outstanding. You gave every possible detail. I liked that your family you enjoyed the trip. Keep on making these very informative videos. God Bless.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@alejandrohazera7895 thanks so much for watching!

[@NormanAllen-ps9ju]

Not only Brightline; but your review was enjoyable too !

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@NormanAllen-ps9ju thanks! ❤️

[@LAGoingPlaces]

Hey Tony. I really enjoyed the vid. I must reveal that my buddy and I rode the Brightline from Miami to WPB the very first week it went live to the public. It's probably unbelievable that the ticket price was just $10 for the opening weekend. Inside the Downtown Miami complex, my first feeling was like "I'm I at the Airport or what?" We did not do premium level, but with the layout, the comfort, the views (without wraps), the newness, and the cleanliness of the passenger spaces, the experience was still amazing. Your production quality is on point; optics, composition, transitions, and story-telling are all top notch. Thanks for sharing this experience. I'm an aspiring KZbin creator as well and have taken some very good notes from your presentational approach. Keep up the great work and keep em coming. Yes I'm subscribed to your YT community. Hello Avia. God Bless Peace & Blessings LA

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@LAGoingPlaces thanks so much for your feedback. It’s really appreciated. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ✊🏾

[@shopart1488]

Looks like fun!!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

It was!

[@skipperpetetravel]

Thank you excellent video detailed and informative and I like your personal take on everything. You did a great job.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chris-st9mm]

new subscriber!!! Just getting into trains now and I love the vibe of the video!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Chris-st9mm thanks so much!! ❤️✊🏾

[@JL-lg8tk]

That looked fun. Thanks for sharing your experience on Brightline.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@Johnmonty85]

Hey I just saw this vid and I really enjoyed it and it's really good and loved the whole comparison of each class abd you have a easy voice to listen to

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Johnmonty85 thanks so much for listening! 💯❤️✊🏾

[@kyleh6984]

Tony, your footage is great and was very informative and useful. Don’t change your style. It’s exactly what I been looking for. 👍

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks so much! ✊🏾💯

[@bradcolby3624]

Most informative video I have ever seen about Brightline experience

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@bradcolby3624 thanks so much!! ❤️

[@realjohnboxall]

What a great video, thank you for sharing with us.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@MonteTrek]

I have seen many brightline videos and from beginning to end this kept my focus. When it ended I was surprised that 17 minutes had passed by. Thank you for this, I have not been in Florida since July 2017 when the construction of the terminal was just beginning. Well done!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@MonteTrek thanks I really appreciate that. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@rick2219]

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@rick2219 thanks for watching ✊🏾

[@Nekomikuri]

Real cool video. Watching from Japan wishing america could have more rail

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Nekomikuri I wish we had more rail too!

[@jimwright9866]

interesting, great video thanks for sharing

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! ✊🏾

[@julinemathe2806]

Thanks for this informative video Tony & Avia. The menu is definitely “ Spirit-Inspired “😂 Congrats on this cool venture my friend.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@julinemathe2806 I figured you would’ve caught that Spirit inspired menu! 😆 Thanks for your support friend!

[@julinemathe2806]

@@tonygauthiertravels Always my friend ❤️… and I giggled watching you pour the tiny can of soda🤣

[@OldManPaul]

Thank you Tony for the wonderful review.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@OldManPaul thanks for watching!

[@sunvegeta]

Very good and informative video! Great editing too!!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@sunvegeta thanks so much! ❤️

[@live2skide1]

Great review and a nice relaxing way to travel.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching! 💯

[@johnbartlett2459]

Excellent break down riding the Brightline. Hope to do it someday just for fun!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

We had a blast. Thanks for watching!

[@1truthse3ker]

Great Video, loved this. Thank you

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching

[@AmbrosianAdventures]

You've done a better job at promoting Brightline than Brightline has done. lol Make sure they sponsor this vid.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@AmbrosianAdventures thanks for the compliment! ✊🏾💯

[@Travel-by-Train]

Wow... great train in USA.... I wish to ride it one day 🏖 Happy summer

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Travel-by-Train thanks for watching!

[@bethdixon501]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🇺🇸♥️

[@donaldbrown4032]

Great video 👍

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@beautifulflorida]

Thank you very much for sharing! Great video! Like 938

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@beautifulflorida appreciate the support! ✊🏾❤️

[@williamwatson689]

After watching your video the second time, I realized how truthful and complete, and unbiased, your review is. Having used Brightline from WPB to Orlando and back, I am an experienced rider.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@williamwatson689 I appreciate the compliment. There’s another video on my channel where my wife and I discussed the experience in great detail.

[@garygilchrist1840]

Well done and very informative.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cyb3rCl3ric]

Excellent video. You sir, have an amazing narrating voice.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks so much!

[@tedharrison4109]

I enjoyed your presentation. However, it would have been nice to mention that the building that houses the Brightline train in Miami, also has the Tri-Rail and Metro-Rail Stations. Also there is the Metro-Mover Station located nearby as well. I think there is also a Chick-fil-a Restaurant in the building but can only be accessed from the outside.😊

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I didn’t know that. I’m not from the area, so we just reviewed it as we saw and experienced it. But, thanks for letting me know and I truly appreciate you watching the video! 💯✊🏾

[@paulor9577]

Awesome!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@paulor9577 glad you like it! Thanks for subscribing ❤️✊🏾

[@TerryB751]

Interesting. I've seen the Brightline train many times as I drive on the 528 Beachline Highway. In that stretch, it seems to be going about 80 mph based on how fast it goes by when we're going the same direction. I guess the speed varies depending where the train is.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Yes it does. It travels the fastest on the East/West track from the coast into Orlando. Thanks for watching!

[@dcd19844]

OH MY ITS ME!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@dcd19844 yes it is! Thanks for sharing the one good wrap free window with me!✊🏾💯

[@natalia-grace]

It might not be the fastest, but it sure is the deadliest !! 😂

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@natalia-grace you not wrong about that. I hope they work on improving safety, but in all honesty boneheads need to stop trying to beat the train. 🤷🏾‍♂️💯

[@Dina-gg6iu]

Don't forget about the Amtrak ecela express that goes 150mph love the video

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Dina-gg6iu thanks for watching!

[@Fish29077]

Great video. Subscribed here in Australia.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks! 💯

[@chanman4rings]

The Acela in the northeast has been doing 150mph for almost 25 years now

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@chanman4rings yes I mentioned this in the video. Thanks for watching! ✊🏾💯

[@TheWarrior1256]

Yeah, it does. For like 10% of the trip lmao.

[@chanman4rings]

@@TheWarrior1256 that says more about Brightline's shortcomings than anything else. A near 30 year old train running on a route through the densest populated area of the country on a route that's almost 150 years old with no room to gfix is still faster than a train that's running on tracks it owns through swamp land May not spend a lot of time at 150mph but it still spends a decent amount of time at or above 125

[@mrxman581]

​@@chanman4ringsIndeed. That's in part because Brightline valued engineered the crap out of their train service. They're doing the same thing with BLW. C'mon, single tracking the vast majority of BLW is terrible for a HSR train.

[@tonyburzio4107]

Acela is defective, built 6" too wide, and can't tilt correctly. It goes fast in the few miles that are straight. Terrible junk.

[@jjisella]

Nice video thank you

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@jjisella thanks for watching!✊🏾

[@donalddeacon8483]

Excellent!!!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Glad you like it!

[@BK_718]

I gotta on a Eurostar from Paris to Brussels earlier this year. It went 189MPH. Awaiting for our trains to catch up to that. Maybe when I’m in my 60s …. And my city (NY) is struggling dearly to expand our subway system. The MTA is corrupt and struggles with funds management.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

We would need a complete overhaul of our infrastructure to accomplish truly high speed rail in the US. I’m good with service that covers the too far to drive, but too close to fly need.

[@masoodahmad9863]

Well done iwill must travel in this train 18 November 24 ❤🇺🇸🌹🇵🇰🌱

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@masoodahmad9863 I hope you enjoy the ride! ✊🏾❤️

[@TheRailwayDrone]

As much as I appreciate Brightline service, we should be honest in that 125mph for a 40-mile segment does not really qualify as "high speed." Still, they need to expand to many more corridors and build ACTUAL high speed railways.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Agreed. Although, Brightline goes approximately 125 for more than 40 miles. It’s pretty much from the east/west turn to almost the Orlando airport.

[@kokoken1]

It's still early in the era of private rail in the US. Give it time. Compared with Amtrak, this is so much better. You can tell a lot of thought went into designing this travel experience.

[@TheRailwayDrone]

@@kokoken1 That's fine. My only issue is the speed. I've ridden Brightline back in 2018 before the Orlando segment and while it was a fantastic experience, in my view, it was nothing more than a high end commuter train.

[@linesided]

How was the experience for you guys as a family? I dread trains in the US with my family because they are so user-unfriendly, and frankly for four people not very affordable. This looks pretty cool, too bad it doesn't go a bit further!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@linesided we all had a great ride. It’s very comfortable and smooth. Hopefully we’ll have more lines like this in the US over the next decade. Thanks for watching!

[@deckhandbob]

Noticed you had an Apple Watch and mentioned Apple Pay did you use both for all your purchases?

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I don’t use my watch for anything but monitoring my health. I use ApplePay sometimes, but not as much as I could. Thanks for watching!

[@reginaldorabelo4497]

Next train you have to try is in Brazil Belo Horizonte MG to Vitoria Es

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@reginaldorabelo4497 I’ll definitely add that to my list!

[@BirbarianHomeGuard]

It seems like reviews have been retired couples or young adults. Nice to see a family perspective.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@Perich29]

They need to have brightline go from Florida to Atlanta Georgia since they have lots of airlines going that direction and back.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Perich29 I hope they find a way to build out an entire higher speed rail network throughout the country

[@sethtaylor5938]

NE Corridor Amtrak (electric catenary) Acela reaches 155 + MPH through Princeton Jct. Also through Westerly RI. No diesel there.. No diesel set can go that fast.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@cryorig_transit05]

America's fastest train will soon be the Avelia Liberty and the American Pioneer 220!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I’m looking forward to riding them!

[@ArleneGladuZNZ]

I rode on a bullet train like this one in Hong Kong China way back in the 1980's.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I hope to review the bullet train in Japan in 2025!

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

I would say that when you take the train before 6:00 am, the food is not as good as you show on the prime lounge. We only had stale croissants and bagels. Alcoholic drinks do not start until 11:00 am until 7:00 pm.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@mariareyes-ku6194 Ohh wow. Thanks for sharing.

[@macmansantana7736]

The Acela, Washington to Boston, has been clocked at 165!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Wow that’s fast for an American train! Thanks for watching! ✊🏾

[@tonyburzio4107]

Speed limits for the Acelas are 150 (several straight segments totaling 50 miles) and the rest is 70 MPH. Strictly enforced.

[@lalakerspro]

I live in the SF bay area where our trains only go up to 80 mph, so 125 would definitely be a notable increase, even though its not as fast as many parts of the world.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Agreed. I hope the project between the Bay Area and LA actually gets completed in our lifetime! 😀

[@samtrak1204]

BRIGHTLINE RESPONDS "Hi there! We understand your concern and appreciate your feedback. Going forward, all our train wraps are designed to ensure a clear view by not covering more than a certain percentage of the windows. Some of our current wraps will remain in place for now, which may result in limited visibility. Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance your travel experience. 💛"

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I’m glad they’re listening to passengers like you!

[@samtrak1204]

@@tonygauthiertravels ​​⁠It wasn’t exactly what I wanted to hear because I want ALL wraps to be removed from windows but it’ll do for now.✌️🤣

[@papoo9517]

What is the total time from Orlando to Miami?

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@papoo9517 about 3.5 hours

[@abdullahakhtar9824]

I’m pretty sure that in terms of top speed the Amtrak acela is the fastest train. I don’t know about average speed though

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Yes it is. I mentioned that in the video

[@Cassie4486]

I would just grab a sub from Publix along with snacks & bring it onboard the train.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Yeah that’s a good idea!

[@samtrak1204]

The narrator doesn't sound like Tony. I'm confused

[@tonygauthiertravels]

It’s definitely me…have you ever spoken with me in person? 🧐

[@samtrak1204]

@@tonygauthiertravels LOL. No, I haven't spoken to you in person, but the narrator's voice sounds different from your voice when you're walking and talking at the start of the video.

[@mostrogolf22]

How fast is the wifi for phones and tablets? I have an important video conference with my Oncologist during the travel. Please advise. Thank you.😊

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@mostrogolf22 I can’t remember the exact download speeds, but it was plenty fast enough for a zoom conference. My wife worked most of the trip.

[@mostrogolf22]

Thank you

[@xxruthless305xx2]

So how long did it take from Miami to Orlando…

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@xxruthless305xx2 about 3.5 hours. It’s not necessarily faster than driving, but it’s a whole lot less stressful imo.

[@xxruthless305xx2]

@@tonygauthiertravels if you add fuel & toll & mileage on vehicle…train is great option even on premium seats..thank you for your quick response brother…continue your great work

[@cz8024]

The problem is, it doesn’t go to Orlando…..it goes to the Orlando airport…..which isn’t in Orlando proper……you’ll need an Uber or some other form of transportation to get to downtown or anywhere else really.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Yeah I agree. The airport makes sense as a stop but it could’ve continued into downtown for sure.

[@mx338]

It's a train station, why do they run it like an airport for no reason? You can have a lounge at a train station, but you're supposed to get to the train quickly with no obsticle, maybe a ticket gate at most.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I get it, but it was a nice experience nonetheless 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Xmc1-0]

Doesn't Matter how good it is, A train does NOT need to have security

[@tonygauthiertravels]

It wasn’t very invasive. I felt better with it there, especially traveling with my family.

[@elicarlson7682]

The tile says “fastest train in the USA?” But that would be the Acela.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@elicarlson7682 I asked a question not a statement. So the answer to my question is no. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@elicarlson7682]

@@tonygauthiertravels well I answered the question!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@ so did the video 😂

[@elicarlson7682]

GET OU-

[@frederickdouglass7140]

Hallo you need to see tgv duplex france

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I hope to get over there soon!

[@abigailt9197]

You should've gone to Disney! That's the whole point of going to Orlando.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

We were just there the month prior. 😉

[@Gregq96]

Lol Grand Central Terminal is old, but certainly not outdated

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@Gregq96 thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you watching! ✊🏾

[@Gregq96]

@@tonygauthiertravels keep it up! Loved the review

[@LeonNobles]

Still, you have a log way to go.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@LeonNobles but it’s a move in the right direction

[@maryburton3315]

Well it’s not the fastest in modern day that being the Acela of Amtrak at 150mph and not in all of American rail history that being the UAC turbo train at 172mph and the NYC “black beetle” at 183mph.

[@maryburton3315]

But good video

[@mrxman581]

​@@maryburton3315with, apparently, misleading information.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@mrxman581 what’s misleading about it?

[@type4647]

Private industry has accomplished in about a decade what amtrak wouldnt even consider.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@type4647 very true!

[@certifyme1003xs]

They want FL to remain a tourist destination but they need train service in the city(s). Train in the city of Miami, Orlando,Tampa & cities along the coast-tf

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I hear they’re planning to connect Orlando, Tampa and Miami along three different routes

[@williamwatson689]

Yes, their parking garages are very tight to negotiate. Yes, the restrooms on the train are near spotless. Brightline seems to have it together. They just need to remain on schedule without hitting people or cars, all of which are reported to be the fault of people where they should not have been. Just keep going and allow the authorities to determine who is at fault.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Haha…I think you might be onto something! 💯✊🏾😆

[@Railenroute]

not the fastest train in NA that would be the Acela (northeast corridor) which goes up to 150mph, and still isn't considered high-speed rail which is at least 155mph

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Yes. I mentioned that in the video. The Acela can reach upwards of 150 mph, but for only about 45 miles. Thanks for your input and for watching! ❤️

[@Railenroute]

@@tonygauthiertravels ya great video

[@tonyburzio4107]

The Acela has a design flaw, it's 6" too wide. Because the trains may sideswipe, the tilt is limited so the only place Acela can go fast is several straight stretches of track. The Acela 2 is so bad the Amtrak Inspector General denied payment for the trains.

[@Railenroute]

@@tonyburzio4107 I knew there were design flaws but I didn't know it was too wide, thank you telling me.

[@SeanCakaBroncoFan623]

It's not the fastest train in the US though........Amtrak's Acela is. Goes 150mph. Brightline is a higher-speed train service. Not high speed rail.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@SeanCakaBroncoFan623 yes I mentioned this in the video. But thanks for your input, and I appreciate you watching it.

[@Perich29]

China have launched their hydrogen powered high speed train, it can go 125mph, brightline needs to consider replacing that trainset with the new hydrogen fast trainset in the long future.

[@rockyracoon3233]

The British have high speed diesels that can go nearly 150mph.

[@samtrak1204]

Miami lacks decent public transit and that's a damn shame for a world-class city of its size.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

My guess is that the geography has a lot to do with that. The area is mostly North & South with limited land available for rail development. Miami isn’t the only major city lacking in public rail access.

[@samtrak1204]

@@tonygauthiertravelsPolitics.

[@alexcalzaretta3190]

This is NOT the fastest trains in the USA. Most of the trip is at speeds under 79 mph.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I never said it was the fastest. Did you watch the video?

[@TohaBgood2]

Still not even close to an actual high speed train. 125 mph on new tracks for 17 miles out of a 240 mile route is not high speed rail or even in the same ballpark!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@TohaBgood2 maybe true, but it’s better than just about anything else we have currently in the US, with the Acela being the only exception. 🤷🏾‍♂️ But, I do appreciate you watching! ✊🏾

[@TohaBgood2]

@@tonygauthiertravels Nope. Not even close. First of all, both the Acela and the Northeast Regional run at 125+ mph for more than 50% of their routes. They're both considered HSR lines by international standards. Brightline doesn't even come remotely close to that. About 50% of the Brightline route is at 80 mph, about 20% is at 110 mph (with interruptions), and less than 8% is at 125 mph, but for some reason single-tracked. Amtrak has several routes that stay above 110 mph for more than 40% of their routes - the Wolverine, the Lincoln Service, and the several routes that run on the NEC. And all the Western US routes use the exact same Siemens trains as Brightline. What they are good at is marketing. That's it. You just bought their sales pitch.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@TohaBgood2 thanks for providing such detailed insight. Again, thanks for watching!

[@samtrak1204]

@@TohaBgood2Acela is not high speed. It covers 450 miles between DC and Boston in 6-1/2 to 7 hours when it’s on time whereas high speed trains around the world would cover the same distance in 3hours or less. ( Sam Jennings, retired Acela/Amtrak Conductor).👊🏾👴🏾✌🏾

[@TohaBgood2]

@@samtrak1204 Nope. We have an actual international HSR standard that tells us what is and what isn't HSR. Both the Acela and the Northeast Regional are HSR because they stay above 125 mph for more than 50% of their route. And this is about average for HSR lines all over the world. Only four countries in Europe have HSR lines that are faster than the Acela, and a majority of Japanese Shinkansen lines are about the same or slower than the Acela. If you don't want to count 125 mph lines as HSR then only 8 countries around the world have HSR according to you. That's just nonsense.

[@awJ1776]

Having airport security to scan luggage and passengers is simply unnecessary and annoying. One reason that many people find flying anxiety creation. They also don’t like to be scanned or X-rayed given high rates of cancer.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I wouldn’t feel safe without security. I guess you could always fly private or semi-private out of an FBO if it bothers you that much. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@starcomeDkcuF]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The FASTEST and the most beautiful bullet train is in INDONESIA aaannnndddd fast bullet train in Indonesia have normal 2 separate bathrooms; 1 for FEMALE and 2 for MALE bathrooms! Sorry Brightline, you are just a below par train, just right after AMTRAK. LMAO

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@starcomeDkcuF thanks for your input. I’ll have to do a review of the train in Indonesia. Well, I wasn’t trying to compare Brightline to bullet trains in Asia and Europe, it is quite a bit of an upgrade here in the US when it comes to regional train travel.

[@mikeymutual5489]

14:34 Why should they provide free alcohol for premium passengers? The difference in price from Smart Class isn't all that much (and it is not all that expensive). This is NOT the same as a business class lounge in airports. Plus, you get free drinks during the trip. Give me a break.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@mikeymutual5489 from what I’ve heard from another viewer, they used to provide free alcohol in the Premium lounge. If they offer it on the train, then why not in the lounge? After all, you only have access for an hour prior to departure anyway. The most someone might have is 1-2 glasses of wine or beer with their food. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Thanks for watching! ✊🏾

[@mikeymutual5489]

@@tonygauthiertravels Or someone who sits there at the taps could have many more drinks than that and then go on the train sloppy drunk. I'd rather keep the premium fares competitive than for the company to waste money on unlimited booze. Thanks for the video.

[@MrRamon8]

​@@mikeymutual5489I rode Brightline last December on premium from Orlando to WPB. Several guys drinking heavy in lounge and continuing on train. They were sh**faced by the time we got to WPB. They ended up being kicked off because they were singing and cursing loud. Trip was hell for the rest of us. I literally put my earbuds on highest volume and kept my head down from Melbourne south. Couldn't wait to get off.😞

[@mikeymutual5489]

@@MrRamon8 Interesting. Yeah, a couple of free drinks should be enough for most people!

[@NOMORERATRACE]

125 mph is not high speed train. 155 mph minimum is high speed train. 😂😂😂

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@NOMORERATRACE never said it was 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@rockyracoon3233]

@NOMORERATRACE. Higher speed rail?

[@garynelson5592]

Nice train but it's not considered "High Speed". This line has grade crossings and does not get up to 150+ high speeds.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@SKS8080]

Florida is TRUMP country!!!!!!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Yeah…but it’s also beach and Mickey Mouse country! ✊🏾💯

[@SKS8080]

@@tonygauthiertravels not lately regarding Mickey. Disney has gone super woke and attendance is down by a lot.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@SKS8080 attendance and prices weren’t down when I was there a few months ago. I think Mickey is doing just fine! 😉

[@SKS8080]

@@tonygauthiertravels yikes. Have u seen their stock price? It’s down by half. That tells the story right there. Plus Disney went after DeSantis on Reedy Creek and lost.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@SKS8080 yeah…I don’t do politics on my channel so this conversation ends here. But, I do appreciate you taking the time to watch the video! ✊🏾

[@mrxman581]

NOT HIGH-SPEED!

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@mrxman581 thanks for watching!

[@mrxman581]

​@@tonygauthiertravelsYou should change the title because it's incorrect. You're welcome.

[@hicksmp2railways]

NOT High Speed. To be high speed 300kph is required. M. P. Hicks

[@tonygauthiertravels]

I didn’t say it was high speed 🙄

[@rockyracoon3233]

Higher speed rail then.😊

[@ctbt1832]

That’s not fast. You have Chinese Japan and other countries that have trains that travel over two and 300 miles an hour not for small section either for the entire duration of the ride. This train Brightline is not high speed

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@ctbt1832 no one is trying to compare Brightline with Asian or Euro trains. But, for the US it’s a rather new and exciting experience. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@razielthagreat]

The slowest train in existence only in america can this be touted as “ High speed”. The train is def more style than substance. Bullet trains “high speed” trains def go more than 125 and longer than a few hundred miles. Absolutely inefficient and still slower than driving the damn turnpike..😅 absolutely hysterical. Travel outside the USA and youll understand how laughable this waste of my tax dollars actually is

[@tonygauthiertravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenaudino4249]

What a joke! Brightline is like a turtle compared to European trains. When I’m in Italia I take Frecciarosa whiz does ~300kmh of about 200mph. Brightline barely does half that 😂😂😂

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@stevenaudino4249 no one is trying to compare it with European trains. It’s a great step in the right direction for trains in the US.

[@stevee4636]

Who cars ??? Answer, no-one, it's 100% better then, Amtrak, next time drive your Texas Sized truck to Orlando.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

@@stevee4636 thanks for your kind and well thought out feedback 😊

[@jamesvirga9496]

I have to laugh, the Brightline trains speed thru downtown Stuart at about 15 MPH and sled thru Jensen Beach even slower. Blood line is a mess, biggest boondoggle in the state. Should have used the Amtrak tracks west of the populate areas instead of blaring horns and dragging cars down the tracks. It is a joke See how empty the station is? The trains are the same way.

[@tonygauthiertravels]

The train and stations were quite full in both Orlando and Miami when we rode it. It’s not perfect, but it’s better than anything else we have in the US right now.