Overview
- Brightline named Nicolas Petrovic CEO of Brightline Holdings, positioning the former Eurostar chief in Miami to grow the Florida service.
- Michael Reininger becomes managing director of Brightline West to steer the Southern California–Las Vegas high‑speed rail buildout.
- Brightline appointed Mauricio Anderson as CFO for Brightline Holdings and promoted Bruce Snyder to CFO of Brightline West, with Jeff Swiatek departing in January.
- Reininger said Brightline West’s budget has risen to about $21–$21.5 billion from earlier targets and is now planned to open in fall 2029, citing construction cost inflation.
- The company is pursuing additional financing, including a $4 billion federal loan and more private capital, as Florida ridership and revenue rose through November 2025 but broader financial, safety and legal challenges continue.