Brightline Trains Turns to Former Eurostar CEO for Future Growth

Brightline Trains has appointed rail industry veteran and former Eurostar CEO Nicolas Petrovic as CEO of Brightline Holdings LLC. He succeeds Michael Reininger, who led Brightline’s development from 2012 to 2018 and again since 2021. In his new role, Petrovic will focus on sustained growth for Brightline’s Florida operations.

Reininger will continue with company in the new capacity of managing director and member of the Board of Brightline West, where he will oversee the development of the U.S.’ first high-speed passenger rail system. As managing director, he will dedicate his full attention to delivering the $21 billion Brightline West project, which will connect Southern California to Las Vegas.

Petrovic brings more than 25 years of experience in multiple leadership positions in Europe and the Middle East. He originally joined Eurostar, which connects London, Paris, and Brussels, in 2003. From 2006 to 2010, he was responsible for all aspects of train operations, safety, and service delivery across three countries. From 2010 through 2018, Petrovic served as CEO of Eurostar.

“Brightline has introduced new and elevated expectations for the passenger rail industry in America, and it is an honor to lead the company’s next stage of growth,” Petrovic said.

Petrovic will be based in Miami.