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Construction underway on Orlando phase of high-speed rail

Sanford, Fla — High-speed trains from South Florida to Orlando International Airport are on officially on their way.

Virgin Trains USA, formerly Brightline, announced the development of 170 miles of new railroad track in the Phase 2 expansion. Tuesday.

The project will be conducted in four zones between Orlando and West Palm Beach and is expected to bring in more than 10,000 jobs and over $650 million in federal, state and local tax revenue.

Construction has begin in Zones One and Two, which include the Orlando International Airport and the Virgin Trains Maintenance Facility.

Virgin Trains USA said in a press release that construction on Zones Three and Four is imminent.

Patrick Goddard, President of Virgin Trains USA said “Connecting Central and South Florida will bring thousands of jobs today and by modernizing infrastructure, we will strengthen Florida’s economy for decades.”

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