The company's business model focused on capturing travelers for trips that are too long to drive but too short to fly. Despite the bankruptcy filing, the rail operator stated it is entering this process at a time of real momentum for its operations. The firm had been laying the groundwork for the reorganization since at least September 22.
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Brightline Files for Chapter 11 to Restructure $5.5B Debt
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A recent 17% increase in earnings was not enough to save Florida's only private passenger railroad from entering court protection. Brightline has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $5.5 billion in debt, while its current annual revenue of approximately $240 million remains less than one third of the projections made when it originally borrowed the funds.
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