BRIGHTLINE PARTNERS WITH GOVX TO EXPAND TRAVEL ACCESS FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS & PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNITIES

Miami, FL (June 12, 2026) — Today, Brightline, the higher-speed passenger rail connecting South Florida and Central Florida, announced a new partnership with GOVX, the leading online marketplace offering exclusive discounts for verified military, first responders, and government employees. Through this partnership, eligible GOVX members will now have access to exclusive Brightline fares, making travel between Brightline six stations – Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Ration, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and MiamiCentral – more accessible to those who serve and support their communities.

 

“Brightline is proud to partner with GOVX to extend meaningful travel opportunities to military members and other service professionals,” said Patrick Goddard, CEO, Brightline Florida. “The Freedom Express is a way for us to not only celebrate this partnership but also connect our guests with experiences that highlight our nation’s history and honor those who serve. This initiative reflects Brightline’s continued commitment to supporting the communities it serves while delivering memorable travel experiences.”

 

To celebrate the collaboration and the approaching 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Brightline will offer a special ride on Freedom Express. Brightline’s 10‑coach Freedom Express Train features a bold, patriotic wrap in partnership with A250 that transforms each coach into a moment in America’s story, creating a striking rolling timeline. The tribute reflects national pride, progress, and the people who move our communities forward. GOVX members will be able to book Brightline train #5319 on June 30 at 40% off to travel to MiamiCentral for a once-in-a-lifetime look at National Archive documents on display in Miami.

 

Partnered for this special Freedom Express Train experience, Museum of Miami is offering a discounted admission to the “Freedom Plane Tour: Documents that Forged a Nation,” a traveling exhibition of founding documents including the Treaty of Paris, Oaths of Allegiance signed by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr, and more. Discounted admission for GOVX members on June 30 is $10.

 

“We are honored to partner with Brightline on this special Freedom Express experience and to welcome guests to the Museum of Miami,” said Natalia Crujeiras, CEO of Museum of Miami. “The Freedom Plane National Tour offers a powerful opportunity to connect with the moments and artifacts that have shaped our nation, and we’re proud to share this experience with military members and the broader community in a meaningful and accessible way.”

 

GOVX members can seamlessly access Brightline’s exclusive offers year-round by verifying their eligibility through the GOVX platform for free. GOVX offers an online marketplace of storefronts to their 12 million verified military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, and other government service personnel.

 

“At GOVX our mission is to provide meaningful savings to those who serve our country and our communities,” said Bryce Terrill at GOVX. “Partnering with Brightline allows us to expand those benefits into travel, giving our members access to a premium, convenient way to explore Central and South Florida. The Freedom Express is a powerful way to kick off this collaboration, connecting our members with experiences that honor our nation’s history and the people who protect it.”

 

Seats for the discounted Freedom Express Train on June 30 and Museum admission are limited, and eligible guests are encouraged to book early. For more information about this specific offer, visit www.GoBrightline.com/Offers/GOVX to verify and book.

 

For more information about the Museum of Miami and The Freedom Plane National Tour exhibit, visit www.MuseumofMiami.org. To learn more about GOVX, visit www.govx.com.

 

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ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit  www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

ABOUT GOVX

GOVX is dedicated to serving those who serve our country and communities – military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, educators, and other government service personnel. With a customizable suite of solutions, GOVX provides leading brands who share in this mission with a unique opportunity to support this deserving audience. Through the flagship marketplace, GOVX.com, brands can authentically reach a growing community of 12M+ members with their own storefront. More than 2K trusted brands currently have a storefront on GOVX.com, offering unbeatable deals to those who serve, and more than 5K brands currently utilize GOVX ID technology on their own sites to verify service members and provide them the savings they've earned. By leveraging GOVX marketing services solutions, brands can effectively amplify their products or services within an engaged and exclusive community and reinforce their support for Americans who make a difference.

 

In addition to providing unmatched value to those who serve, GOVX also donates a portion of every order to non-profits who serve various military and first responder communities. To date, over $3M has been donated through the GOVX Gives Back initiative. For more information, visit https://www.govx.com.

 

ABOUT MUSEUM OF MIAMI

For more than 86 years, this Smithsonian affiliate has preserved the stories of the people, places, and moments that shaped Greater Miami — building the largest living archive about Miami, for Miami. Safeguarding more than 40,000 artifacts and over 2 million images that track the rise and diversity of one of the world’s most vibrant cities, we are where Miami comes to learn about itself and move forward with inspiration and purpose. As Greater Miami’s civic museum for history, culture, and community, we fuel conversation with context by bringing together heritage and contemporary voices with a shared vision: discovering Miami, our identity as Miamians, and our power to shape the future as the city’s story moves in real time. Families build legacy here. Students learn about the ground they stand on. Newcomers discover the 305. Locals see their communities in the spotlight. From exhibitions to city tours, and activations across Greater Miami, the Museum connects memory to momentum with curiosity, pride, and love.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com

Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com