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Osceola County Commissioners unsure about SunRail expansion funding
Read full article: Osceola County Commissioners unsure about SunRail expansion fundingCommissioners in Osceola County questioned the benefits the proposed Sunshine Corridor would bring to their constituents after FDOT requested a $500,000 investment in the project.
Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme park
Read full article: Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme parkIt's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.
Orlando airport to convention center SunRail expansion moving into next phase, state officials say
Read full article: Orlando airport to convention center SunRail expansion moving into next phase, state officials sayFlorida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.
SunRail to resume service in Central Florida after Hurricane Milton. Here’s when
Read full article: SunRail to resume service in Central Florida after Hurricane Milton. Here’s whenSunRail officials announced that the commuter rail service will resume normal operations after being stopping for Hurricane Milton.
DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station opening
Read full article: DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station openingThe SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.
Blown transformer leaves traffic stuck at Seminole County railroad crossings
Read full article: Blown transformer leaves traffic stuck at Seminole County railroad crossingsSeveral railroad crossings around Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Seminole County are impassable because the crossing arms are stuck in the down position.
SunRail’s DeLand station is finally open. Here’s what’s next for the rail system
Read full article: SunRail’s DeLand station is finally open. Here’s what’s next for the rail systemFor some, SunRail would make commuting and getting to and from some parts of our area, a breeze. To that, we’ve seen mixed results.
‘DeLand SunRail Circulator’ offers passengers free rides from new station to downtown
Read full article: ‘DeLand SunRail Circulator’ offers passengers free rides from new station to downtownOn the heels of the DeLand SunRail station grand opening last week, city officials announced a free shuttle service that will bring passengers from the station to downtown.
DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebration
Read full article: DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebrationA grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.
Spaghetti rails? Scorching temps could cause even more SunRail delays
Read full article: Spaghetti rails? Scorching temps could cause even more SunRail delaysFlorida has been experiencing a heat streak over the past week, consistently reaching highs in the 90s — though “feels-like” temps have been even hotter.
LYNX’s new bus route links Orlando’s airport to tourist destinations
Read full article: LYNX’s new bus route links Orlando’s airport to tourist destinationsThe Disney International Airport Destination Parkway Express will be known as Link 3-11 and will take passengers from Orlando International Airport with six stops along the way and back.
Federal grant to help pay for SunRail line between Orlando’s airport, I-Drive
Read full article: Federal grant to help pay for SunRail line between Orlando’s airport, I-DriveA $500,000 federal grant will help support the effort to connect SunRail and Brightline between Orlando International Airport and the I-Drive area, and beyond.
Public can learn about SunRail expansion to Orlando airport during meetings
Read full article: Public can learn about SunRail expansion to Orlando airport during meetingsThe public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor this week.
Your Florida Daily: Sheriff’s office replaces firearms after accidental discharge, FDOT considers SunRail expansion
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Sheriff’s office replaces firearms after accidental discharge, FDOT considers SunRail expansionCpl. Zach Seldes was shot in the leg by his own weapon without ever pulling the trigger.
Public meetings for SunRail expansion plan to be held in December
Read full article: Public meetings for SunRail expansion plan to be held in DecemberThe public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor next week.
Orange County OKs new taxing district for Epic Universe, potential SunRail extension
Read full article: Orange County OKs new taxing district for Epic Universe, potential SunRail extensionUniversal’s Epic Universe will come under a special taxing district under a new ordinance approved by Orange County commissioners Tuesday.
Avoid the impact: Rail Safety Week kicks off in Central Florida
Read full article: Avoid the impact: Rail Safety Week kicks off in Central FloridaFor the next several days, officials with the Florida Department of Transportation will be going to different crossing locations across Central Florida to show drivers and pedestrians ways to avoid getting hit by a train.
Thousands descend to downtown Orlando after the city hosts several large events concurrently
Read full article: Thousands descend to downtown Orlando after the city hosts several large events concurrentlyDowntown saw thousands Saturday after the city hosted several large-scale events in hopes of getting results for residents, tourists, and businesses.
Orange County Convention Center could get SunRail station in new deal
Read full article: Orange County Convention Center could get SunRail station in new dealA coalition of International Drive businesses is joining with Universal Orlando to create a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center.
SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through December
Read full article: SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through DecemberSunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.
Results 2022: Here’s what you need to know about the Orange County transportation sales tax measure
Read full article: Results 2022: Here’s what you need to know about the Orange County transportation sales tax measureOrange County residents voting in the November election will be deciding whether or not to approve a transportation sales tax measure. Here's what it is.
SunRail: Kissimmee tracks possibly repaired by late October after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: SunRail: Kissimmee tracks possibly repaired by late October after Hurricane IanSunRail hopes to have rail service restored by the end of the month to its southernmost destinations, following damage from Hurricane Ian.
SunRail to resume service to Tupperware station as rail sections remain damaged
Read full article: SunRail to resume service to Tupperware station as rail sections remain damagedSunRail is set to resume service to the Tupperware station Thursday, though other sections of the rail line are still dealing with damage sustained during Hurricane Ian.
Railroad crossing: Here’s how Florida drivers, pedestrians can stay safe around train tracks
Read full article: Railroad crossing: Here’s how Florida drivers, pedestrians can stay safe around train tracksFlorida Department of Transportation spokesperson David Parks said the goal this week is to show drivers across Central Florida just how easy it is to not get hit by a train by simply paying attention to existing road markings and signs.
Amtrak suspends Florida trains as concerns about rail worker strike grow
Read full article: Amtrak suspends Florida trains as concerns about rail worker strike growTrain companies around the country are bracing for a potential freight rail worker strike on Friday, and Amtrak is suspending long-distance train service in Florida because of it.
FDOT: Nationwide railway strike could impact SunRail
Read full article: FDOT: Nationwide railway strike could impact SunRailRail workers across the country plan to go on strike by the end of the week if the nation's railroads don't make a deal with union leaders. This could impact Central Florida's SunRail.
3-vehicle crash reported in Longwood after railroad track ends up on road, officials say
Read full article: 3-vehicle crash reported in Longwood after railroad track ends up on road, officials sayA piece of railroad track was moved onto a Seminole County roadway Wednesday, but area firefighters said Thursday they’re “not sure” how it got there.
1 dead following Sunrail train crash in Kissimmee, police say
Read full article: 1 dead following Sunrail train crash in Kissimmee, police sayA Sunrail train crash involving a vehicle in Kissimmee left one person dead and sparked delays for the rail service, according to the Kissimmee Police Department.
Vehicles crashes into SunRail train, causes delays in Orange County
Read full article: Vehicles crashes into SunRail train, causes delays in Orange CountyOne person was hospitalized after a crash between a SunRail train and a vehicle that delayed multiple trains in Orange County, fire officials said.
Disney Springs no longer a stop on Brightline’s Miami to Tampa route
Read full article: Disney Springs no longer a stop on Brightline’s Miami to Tampa routeBrightline will no longer have a station at Disney Springs as part of its 320-milehigher-speed passenger train service stretching from Miami to Orlando to Tampa Bay, railway officials said in a statement.
🚉 Save gas, take SunRail to Central Florida Zoo with free trolley
Read full article: 🚉 Save gas, take SunRail to Central Florida Zoo with free trolleyWith high gas prices, we’re all looking for different ways to get around on a budget. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens partnered with SunRail to offer a unique travel experience called Choo-Choo to the Zoo.
🚂Win 4 tickets, SunRail passes for Central Florida Zoo’s ‘Choo-Choo to the Zoo’
Read full article: 🚂Win 4 tickets, SunRail passes for Central Florida Zoo’s ‘Choo-Choo to the Zoo’News 6 has teamed up with the Central Florida Zoo to give its Insiders a family 4-pack of tickets to the zoo along with four Sunrail passes so that you’re able to take part in the new adventure.
As buses, trains, Uber drop mask mandates, doctors say keep masks on
Read full article: As buses, trains, Uber drop mask mandates, doctors say keep masks onSince the national mask mandate was overturned, several companies have announced face coverings are now optional in their facilities and on their public transportation.
SunRail trains in Altamonte Springs delayed due to police activity in area
Read full article: SunRail trains in Altamonte Springs delayed due to police activity in areaTwo SunRail trains in Altamonte Springs were experiencing delays Wednesday evening as police investigated a report about a suspicious package, the department said.
Sunrail trains canceled between Poinciana and Kissimmee due to crash near tracks
Read full article: Sunrail trains canceled between Poinciana and Kissimmee due to crash near tracksTwo Sunrail trains traveling between Poinciana and Kissimmee were canceled Monday afternoon due to police activity near the tracks, according to the commuter rail.
Pedestrian hit by SunRail train while walking on tracks in Orlando
Read full article: Pedestrian hit by SunRail train while walking on tracks in OrlandoOPD: SunRail train hit a pedestrian on the tracks near West Kaley StreetORLANDO, Fla. – A crash involving a SunRail train and a pedestrian is causing delays for commuters, according to officials. The crash was reported near West Kaley Street and South Lucerne Terrace shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday. [TRENDING: COVID after the vaccine | Bugsy, the French bulldog, stolen at gunpoint | SpaceX Starship explodes again]Firefighters said the victim was walking along the tracks of a northbound train when they were hit. AdOfficials with SunRail said a northbound train was involved in an incident near Kaley Avenue around 4 p.m. More than 30 passengers were onboard the train. According to a tweet from SunRail officials, multiple trains are delayed by about an hour.
Man, 79, killed by train in Winter Park
Read full article: Man, 79, killed by train in Winter ParkWINTER PARK, Fla. – A man was struck and killed by a freight train Wednesday night in Winter Park, police said. The fatal crash happened around 9:50 p.m. at Pennsylvania and Holt avenues. [TRENDING: How plants solve rapes, murders | Swastikas found on Fla. playground | Proposal seeks major changes to Bright Futures]Winter Park police said it appears the man, 79-year-old Patrick William Doyle, was trying to cross the tracks when he was struck. Police closed the intersection for hours while officers investigated the Doyle’s death, causing a SunRail train to be delayed for hours and detours for drivers. AdThe intersection reopened early Thursday.
SunRail train hits vehicle in Maitland
Read full article: SunRail train hits vehicle in MaitlandA vehicle was damaged during a crash with a SunRail train on Feb. 19, 2021. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks in Maitland Friday evening according to Seminole County Fire Department. The crash was reported near Greenwood Drive in Maitland around 6:25 p.m. Officials from the Florida Department of Transportation said there were 25 passengers on board the train at the time of the crash and none of them were injured. A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks in Altamonte Springs Friday evening and at this point, it’s unknown if anyone was injured, according to Seminole County Fire Rescue.
Man on tracks hit, killed by train in Kissimmee, troopers say
Read full article: Man on tracks hit, killed by train in Kissimmee, troopers sayKISSIMMEE, Fla. – A man was found dead Wednesday morning along train tracks near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was found around 7 a.m. on the railway located near Old Tampa Highway and Pleasant Oaks Court, troopers said. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Investigators have not identified the man and said he was hit by an unknown train. It’s unclear when he was killed. A SunRail commuter train was delayed between Kissimmee and Poinciana due to the investigation on the tracks.
SunRail suspends services due to Eta
Read full article: SunRail suspends services due to EtaORLANDO, Fla. – SunRail is suspending all services due to Tropical Storm Eta, which is expected to make landfall in Florida early Thursday. For service updates please follow us on Facebook/Twitter @RideSunRail, or the SunRail app. pic.twitter.com/Kbg3Tov0h5 — SunRail (@RideSunRail) November 11, 2020Computer models show Eta making landfall Thursday north of Tampa and tracking across the state, near Jacksonville. Eta is expected to bring tropical downpours, gusty winds and the threat of tornadoes to Central Florida Wednesday night into Thursday. [TIMELINE: Here’s when you can expect to feel Eta’s impacts]School and COVID-19 testing site closures have also been announced in some Central Florida counties.
Police: SunRail strikes car in Kissimmee, no injuries reported
Read full article: Police: SunRail strikes car in Kissimmee, no injuries reportedOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Kissimmee police have reported that a SunRail, with six passengers on board, hit a vehicle on Thursday. SunRail officials released an update saying, “Train P313 SB is delayed 60 mins due to police assistance near the tracks in Kissimmee.”The train experienced close to a 40 minute delay due to the incident, officials said. [TRENDING: Donald Trump wins Florida | US presidential race results | Floridians vote to raise minimum wage to $15/hour]“No injuries are reported, however that area is shut down for an investigation,” Kissimmee Police said in a Twitter post. Investigators said there was has heavy congestion in the area during the investigation. All other trains remained on schedule, and the train involved has continued on its scheduled route.
SunRail train hits vehicle in Seminole County
Read full article: SunRail train hits vehicle in Seminole CountyLONGWOOD, Fla. – A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was stopped in traffic Wednesday afternoon, according to the Longwood Police Department. Officials said the train clipped the rear end of the vehicle on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, just north of State Road 434. No one was injured. While the road is open and no lanes are blocked, train P324 northbound is delayed by 15 minutes while southbound trains P333 is delayed 32 minutes, P335 is delayed 17 minutes and P331 is delayed 15 minutes as of 5:40 p.m.
SunRail train strikes car after driver mistakenly turns onto tracks in Orange County
Read full article: SunRail train strikes car after driver mistakenly turns onto tracks in Orange CountyORLANDO, Fla. – A SunRail train carrying 30 passengers crashed into a car Monday morning in Orange County, causing delays and cancellations for the commuter rail service. The crash was reported around 6:10 a.m. at Lancaster Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old woman was driving a sedan and tried to turn from Lancaster Road onto Orange Avenue. Troopers said the woman mistakenly turned onto the train tracks and her car became stuck. The front of the train then struck the car, the FHP said.
Police activity near tracks delays SunRail near Maitland, Winter Park
Read full article: Police activity near tracks delays SunRail near Maitland, Winter ParkORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two SunRail trains will be delayed by at least 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon due to police activity near the tracks. SunRail tweeted about the delay at 2:12 p.m., saying it would be 20 minutes then tweeted again at 2:28 p.m. that the delay would be 35 minutes. [TRENDING: ‘My son lost his life over Burger King’ | StarFlyer tower climber describes seeing co-worker fall to death | Are you getting political text messages?] The police activity was reported between Winter Park and Maitland but officials didn’t provide an exact location or any further details as to the cause of the investigation. Check back for more updates on this developing story.
SunRail to suspend service on Monday due to Hurricane Isaias
Read full article: SunRail to suspend service on Monday due to Hurricane IsaiasORLANDO, Fla. – Officials announced SunRail will suspend service on Monday due to Hurricane Isaias. Sunrail said crews will begin working to prepare the corridor and render it safe before the storm. Crews will secure railroad gates at 127 railroad crossings. Officials said crews will also inspect and store the SunRail train fleet. Hurricane Isaias is projected to be in the Florida area on Saturday.
Pedestrian struck by train in Port Orange, Volusia County officials say
Read full article: Pedestrian struck by train in Port Orange, Volusia County officials sayPORT ORANGE, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in Port Orange, according to officials with Volusia County Fire Rescue. Officials said the pedestrian was struck while on the tracks along Commonwealth Boulevard around 3 p.m.A spokesperson with the Port Orange Police Department said Oak Street, Dunlawton Avenue, Herbert Street and Charles Street remain closed so police and officials with the Florida East Coast Railway could conduct investigations. This is the second incident involving a train Wednesday. Earlier in the day, around 11:55 a.m., a woman was hit and killed by a SunRail train after witnesses said she maneuvered her SUV around the signal arms that were in the down position for the approaching train. [RELATED: Driver hit, killed by SunRail train in Seminole County]This is a developing story.
Art takes over Winter Park sidewalks during nation’s oldest fine art show
Read full article: Art takes over Winter Park sidewalks during nation’s oldest fine art showPublished: February 13, 2020, 11:53 am Updated: February 15, 2020, 10:35 amWINTER PARK, Fla. – Mark your calendar for the 61st annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival happening March 20-22. The festival is one of the nation’s oldest fine art shows where artists compete for 63 awards totaling $74,500. Original artwork will be on display under the large oak trees of Central Park in downtown Winter Park. Parking will be available on all side streets surrounding downtown Winter Park, nearby parking lots charging nominal fees or in the Rollins College parking garage. Fine arts and crafts categories include clay, digital art, drawings and pastels, fiber-glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, painting, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood.