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Has Brightline ever said why (or does anyone know reasons why) Brightline would not establish other stations along the existing route towards Orlando even before the Orlando airport station is finished? It would seem that most of the work required for this to happen would not be wasted while the extension to Orlando is being built. I know they "have been in negotiations" with other cities per media reports.
Is it that it would take as long to upgrade as it would be to complete the extra track so it gains them nothing to try and open other stops early?
Are they waiting until unannounced negotiations with potential property sellers are finalized so they can simultaneously announce a station by the local property they bought?
Would it be they don't want to "take away the thunder" of the Orlando station?
It seems that for a lesser amount they could have income from the extension to a city along the current route - some place that would become an intermediate stop once the Orlando station is open.
Is it that it would take as long to upgrade as it would be to complete the extra track so it gains them nothing to try and open other stops early?
Are they waiting until unannounced negotiations with potential property sellers are finalized so they can simultaneously announce a station by the local property they bought?
Would it be they don't want to "take away the thunder" of the Orlando station?
It seems that for a lesser amount they could have income from the extension to a city along the current route - some place that would become an intermediate stop once the Orlando station is open.