Looking for a new location for your next business meeting?
How about a private car on the highspeed train Brightline?
The highspeed train that runs between Orlando and Miami is now offering train cars to be booked for business meetings or private events. In addition, four Brightline stations, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando, will have designated workspaces also available to reserve.
These additions are part of a collaboration between Brightline and Industrious, a company that runs co-working spaces.
“From Miami to Orlando, we’re excited to continue our missions to redefine commuter rail, turning Brightline’s stations and bookable train cars into business-friendly hubs that align with our guests’ evolving work and travel preferences,” said Barbara Drahl, senior vice president, marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline.
What will it cost to book a private train aboard the Brightline?
To get that info, you’ll have to inquire with Industrious.
The bookings are available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and include Wi-Fi, video conferencing, access to printing services and more. Trains can hold up to 66 people depending on the configuration.
Private workspaces at the stations range from 210 to 652 square-feet. The cost for one of these rooms varies depending on the location.
Free WiFi is offered to all riders, with leather seats and multiple power and USB outlets at every seat. Premium ticket holders get complimentary drinks and snacks and access to the Premium Lounge. Passengers get one free carry-on bag; checked bags cost, although Premium members get the first one free. Small cats and dogs are allowed (for a fee).
Passengers booked nearly 2.8 million trips on Brightline in 2024, up from 2 million in 2023.
How do you book a business meeting on a private car aboard the Brightline?
That can be done through IndustriousOffice.com. This also is where meeting rooms at the Brightline stations can be reserved.
How often does Brightline run and where?
Brightline runs 16 trains a day in each direction on the 235-mile route between Orlando International Airport and Miami.
Aside from the four previously mentioned stations, there also are located in Boca Raton and Aventura. A Stuart station is planned and there have been talks to put on in Cocoa in Brevard County.
The company is considering expanding its current Florida route west from Orlando to Tampa and north from Cocoa to Jacksonville.
How much does a regular ticket on Brightline cost?
A trip from Orlando to Miami (about 3½ hours) starts at $49 per guest for the Smart Saver business class and $89 for the Premium first-class experience.
Dave Berman, C. A. Bridges and Chris Persaud contributed to this report.
Spitzer is a Trending Reporter. She can be reached at MSpitzer@Floridatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Take your business meeting on the Brightline. Book an entire train car for your meeting
Reporting by Michelle Spitzer, Florida Today / Florida Today
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
