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Cocoa doesn’t get $47M federal grant to build Brightline station, city to reapply
Read full article: Cocoa doesn’t get $47M federal grant to build Brightline station, city to reapplyA setback for Brevard County’s big plans to welcome a long-anticipated train station for Florida’s fastest railroad - Brightline.
Safety plans derailed: Melbourne, Florida East Coast Railway clash over crossing upgrades
Read full article: Safety plans derailed: Melbourne, Florida East Coast Railway clash over crossing upgradesTensions are rising in Melbourne as the city tangles with Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) over proposed safety upgrades at local train crossings.
Getaway train? Brightline offering sing-along ride from Orlando to Miami for Taylor Swift concert
Read full article: Getaway train? Brightline offering sing-along ride from Orlando to Miami for Taylor Swift concertFor three and a half hours, Swifties can belt out their favorite Taylor Swift songs and swap friendship bracelets on a unique ride to the Eras Tour stop in Miami Gardens this fall.
Melbourne mayor updates ‘quiet zone’ plan amid constant train horns
Read full article: Melbourne mayor updates ‘quiet zone’ plan amid constant train hornsUpgrades must be made to railroad crossings in areas that the city of Melbourne wishes to designate as quiet zones, according to Mayor Paul Alfrey.
Brightline train strikes, kills woman in Brevard County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Brightline train strikes, kills woman in Brevard County, sheriff’s office saysThe incident occurred in the area of Ansin Road in unincorporated Rockledge, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
‘Opportunity is knocking:’ Brevard commissioners approve tourist tax dollars for Brightline project
Read full article: ‘Opportunity is knocking:’ Brevard commissioners approve tourist tax dollars for Brightline projectThe plan of bringing a Brightline train station to the Space Coast is one step closer to becoming reality.
Brightline to focus on Orlando-to-Miami routes, shifting monthly subscriptions
Read full article: Brightline to focus on Orlando-to-Miami routes, shifting monthly subscriptionsThe Orlando Brightline station has enough ridership for the company to focus long distance routes. This means starting June 1, there are big changes to monthly discount passes.
Melbourne councilman wants fence at school, tracks after fatal Brightline crashes
Read full article: Melbourne councilman wants fence at school, tracks after fatal Brightline crashesDuring Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mark LaRusso said he’d like fencing to be placed along the back of Ascension Catholic School’s property that faces the tracks.
Upgraded gates at deadly Brightline crossing could take years, transportation director says
Read full article: Upgraded gates at deadly Brightline crossing could take years, transportation director saysThe Space Coast Transportation Planning (TPO) Organization met Thursday for the first time since two deadly crashes last month that involved Brightline trains.
Drivers in fatal Melbourne Brightline crashes drove around lowered gate, NTSB report says
Read full article: Drivers in fatal Melbourne Brightline crashes drove around lowered gate, NTSB report saysThe drivers in separate fatal collisions with Brightline trains in Melbourne drove around the lowered rail crossing gates before the collisions, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Brightline installs cameras at Melbourne rail crossing where fatal crashes happened
Read full article: Brightline installs cameras at Melbourne rail crossing where fatal crashes happenedCameras were installed Wednesday at a rail crossing in Melbourne where two fatal crashes involving Brightline trains occurred within days of each other earlier this month.
Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds
Read full article: Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bondsA proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California has gotten another boost.
New safety poles installed at Melbourne railway crossing after fatal Brightline crashes
Read full article: New safety poles installed at Melbourne railway crossing after fatal Brightline crashesBrightline and the City of Melbourne are working to get results by installing safety poles at a railway intersection that saw two fatal crashes earlier this month.
Melbourne proposes cameras, quad gates at rail crossings after 2 cars crash with Brightline trains
Read full article: Melbourne proposes cameras, quad gates at rail crossings after 2 cars crash with Brightline trainsAfter surveillance showed two cars driving onto train tracks last week into the path of Brightline trains, killing three people in those cars, new efforts to raise awareness for rail safety are underway.
‘Stay clear:’ Retired train engineer speaks out after fatal Brevard Brightline crashes
Read full article: ‘Stay clear:’ Retired train engineer speaks out after fatal Brevard Brightline crashesAfter two fatal crashes involving drivers recorded on surveillance driving through a railroad crossing as Brightline trains passed the intersection, a retired train engineer supports the mayor's idea of launching another public safety campaign.
VIDEO: Brightline train narrowly misses bicyclist in Melbourne
Read full article: VIDEO: Brightline train narrowly misses bicyclist in MelbourneA video obtained by News 6 shows a Brightline train narrowly miss a bicyclist, days after two crashes involving Brightline trains killed a total of three people in Brevard County.
NTSB investigating 2 Brightline high speed train crashes that killed 3 people in Florida this week
Read full article: NTSB investigating 2 Brightline high speed train crashes that killed 3 people in Florida this weekThe National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday it will investigate two crashes that involved a Brightline train and killed a total of three people at the same railroad crossing on the high speed train’s route between Miami and Orlando.
2 dead in Brightline train collision at Melbourne crossing; 2nd fatal wreck there in as many days
Read full article: 2 dead in Brightline train collision at Melbourne crossing; 2nd fatal wreck there in as many daysTwo people died Friday in a collision with a Brightline train in Melbourne, the same railroad crossing where another deadly crash happened two days ago, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
1 killed, several hospitalized after Brightline train collides with SUV in Melbourne
Read full article: 1 killed, several hospitalized after Brightline train collides with SUV in MelbourneA man was killed and three passengers were injured after their SUV was struck by a Brightline train on Wednesday afternoon, according to Melbourne Police and Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Brightline expansion into Tampa considered by state officials
Read full article: Brightline expansion into Tampa considered by state officialsTampa officials and the Hillsborough County Delegation made a stop in Orlando on Thursday to get an idea of how the high-speed rail could work in the Tampa area.
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.
Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West
Read full article: Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US WestThe Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West.
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.
Your Florida Daily: Woman killed by Brightline train in Brevard, Florida education board expands bathroom rules
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Woman killed by Brightline train in Brevard, Florida education board expands bathroom rulesPolice in Brevard County are trying to figure out why a woman was hit and killed by a Brightline train.
Virgin wins a lawsuit against Florida Brightline over reputation claims
Read full article: Virgin wins a lawsuit against Florida Brightline over reputation claimsA British judge has ruled in favor of Richard Branson’s Virgin group in its lawsuit against a U.S. train company over a licensing agreement.
Your Florida Daily: Titusville skydiver killed in hard landing, more Brightline trains added
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Titusville skydiver killed in hard landing, more Brightline trains addedTitusville police are expected to release the name of a skydiver killed after a hard landing in a resident's front lawn.
Your Florida Daily: Polk County sting nets 219, Disney faces ‘wedgie’ lawsuit from guest
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Polk County sting nets 219, Disney faces ‘wedgie’ lawsuit from guestA Florida teacher and Disney employees are among 219 people arrested in a human trafficking sting by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Brightline service from Miami to Orlando starts soon. Here are 5 things you need to know
Read full article: Brightline service from Miami to Orlando starts soon. Here are 5 things you need to knowBrightline’s highly-anticipated Miami-to-Orlando line will begin on Friday, Sept. 22, the rail company announced.
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.
Brightline’s Orlando-to-Miami connection launch delayed again; many September trips canceled
Read full article: Brightline’s Orlando-to-Miami connection launch delayed again; many September trips canceledBrightline will not be launching its service connecting Orlando to Miami via higher-speed rail through Sept. 21 at the earliest, according to the company’s social media.
Brightline celebrates Orlando to Miami rail line completion
Read full article: Brightline celebrates Orlando to Miami rail line completionBrightline has completed the construction of the rail line between Orlando and Miami, and on Wednesday the company celebrated with mayors from central and south Florida.
Now on sale: Brightline selling Orlando tickets. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Now on sale: Brightline selling Orlando tickets. Here’s what you need to knowOfficials with Brightline announced Wednesday the launch of ticket sales for the Orlando connection, marking anther milestone in the launch of the service between Central Florida and South Florida.
Brightline hiring over 170 in Orlando for new train station at airport. Here’s how much the jobs pay
Read full article: Brightline hiring over 170 in Orlando for new train station at airport. Here’s how much the jobs payBrightline is hiring more than 170 positions in Orlando for its new station at Orlando International Airport.
Brevard County road closures expected as Brightline continues rail construction
Read full article: Brevard County road closures expected as Brightline continues rail constructionRoad closures are expected this month in Brevard County as Brightline continues construction of its higher-speed rail line from Miami to Orlando International Airport.
Here’s your first look at new Brightline station at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Here’s your first look at new Brightline station at Orlando International AirportA new Brightline station at Orlando International Airport is set to open this year, and the rail system is giving a first look at what travelers can expect.
Universal moves to build rail stop in Orlando’s tourism hub
Read full article: Universal moves to build rail stop in Orlando’s tourism hubUniversal Orlando Resort has filed paperwork and pledged 13 acres for a commuter rail station that could link the seventh busiest airport in the U.S. with the heart of the tourism district in one of the top travel destinations in the world.
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.
Brightline announces construction advisories from Orlando to West Palm Beach
Read full article: Brightline announces construction advisories from Orlando to West Palm BeachBrightline, a private passenger rail line in Florida, announced a list of traffic advisories Monday as it works to construct a rail line extension connecting Orlando to West Palm Beach.
Brightline, police ask public to be cautious as trains speed up in Brevard County
Read full article: Brightline, police ask public to be cautious as trains speed up in Brevard CountyWith the higher speed railroad beginning test runs of 79 mph in Central Florida, Brightline and police are asking the public to be careful when approaching crossings.
Brightline trains to speed up to 79 mph during test runs in Brevard County
Read full article: Brightline trains to speed up to 79 mph during test runs in Brevard CountyStarting Sunday, Brightline crews will ramp up test runs along a portion of newly double-tracked rail corridor in Brevard County — with trains accelerating up to 79 mph, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Melbourne street reopening following Brightline Crane Creek bridge repairs
Read full article: Melbourne street reopening following Brightline Crane Creek bridge repairsEast Melbourne Avenue in Melbourne has reopened to traffic after a year-long closure while Brightline made improvements to the Crane Creek railroad bridge and roadway, according to Brightline.
Orange County School Board approves salary increases for teachers, staff
Read full article: Orange County School Board approves salary increases for teachers, staffThe Orange County School Board approved a contract with the Classroom Teachers Association that will increase salaries for teachers and other school staff.
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.
Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in South Florida
Read full article: Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in South FloridaA woman was able to save herself and her 3-month-old daughter from getting struck by a Brightline train in South Florida after her car got stuck on the tracks, authorities said.
Brightline starts Central Florida test runs before high-speed passenger trains start from Orlando to Miami
Read full article: Brightline starts Central Florida test runs before high-speed passenger trains start from Orlando to MiamiThe first Brightline train entered Brevard County for a practice run Tuesday between South Florida and the Orlando airport.
Traffic alert: Brightline train construction closes several busy Central Florida roads this month
Read full article: Traffic alert: Brightline train construction closes several busy Central Florida roads this monthConstruction of Brightline's 169-mile passenger train extension from South Florida to Orlando is chugging along with multiple full-road closures planned for this week.
Brightline commuter train hits car on 1st day back from shutdown
Read full article: Brightline commuter train hits car on 1st day back from shutdownOfficials say a Brightline commuter train hit a car carrying a woman and her grandchild on the higher-speed line’s first day back in operation since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Brightline planning 320-mile Florida passenger rail route from Miami to Tampa by 2028
Read full article: Brightline planning 320-mile Florida passenger rail route from Miami to Tampa by 2028Brightline hopes to launch higher-speed passenger train service along an $8 billion, 320-mile rail network stretching from Miami to Orlando to Tampa Bay.
Small business losing 60% of sales due to Brightline construction, Melbourne store says
Read full article: Small business losing 60% of sales due to Brightline construction, Melbourne store saysMonths of roadblocks, detours and fears of lost customers are impacting small businesses bordering Brightline's future railroad bridge through downtown.
What’s that 600-foot-long tunnel-shaped structure along State Road 528?
Read full article: What’s that 600-foot-long tunnel-shaped structure along State Road 528?Resembling a misplaced aircraft hanger, a 600-foot-long curved concrete structure is taking shape off State Road 528 near Canaveral Groves.
Traffic alert: SR-528 detours due to Brightline construction project
Read full article: Traffic alert: SR-528 detours due to Brightline construction projectto SR-524, travel east on SR-524/Clearlake Road & follow south to SR-520 to US-1 & travel north to US-1 to access eastbound SR-528. Westbound SR-528 traffic will be directed to exit at US-1 (Exit 46), travel south on US-1 to SR-520 to Clearlake Road, travel north on Clearlake Road to Industry Road and travel north on Industry Road to access westbound SR-528. traffic wishing to travel east on SR-528 will be directe4d to travel south on Industry Rd. to SR-524, travel east on SR-524 to Clearlake Road, travel south on Clearlake Road to SR-520, travel east on SR-520 to US-1 & travel north on US-1 to access eastbound SR-528. East SR-528 exit ramp to north US-1 (Exit 46)Full ramp closure, 10 p.m., Sunday, March 14 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, March 30.
Brightline Trains targeting 2022 for station at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Brightline Trains targeting 2022 for station at Orlando International AirportORLANDO, Fla. – The president of Brightline Trains met with transportation leaders in Orlando on Wednesday to discuss the company’s expansion project through Central Florida. Patrick Goddard was the guest speaker at the Alliance for Regional Transportation Education Series, which was held at the site of Brightline’s future station at Orlando International Airport. “This is a very diverse market and it is a perfect market for intercity passenger rail,” Goddard said. Goddard said station is an important stop in what will eventually connect Orlando to the west coast of Florida. A time frame for the Tampa extension hasn’t been announced, but the extension to Orlando International Airport is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2022.
Brightline, Walt Disney World agree to build train station at Disney Springs
Read full article: Brightline, Walt Disney World agree to build train station at Disney SpringsBrightline and Walt Disney World Resort announced an agreement Monday to build a train station at Disney Springs. The station would allow “convenient travel” between Walt Disney World and several Brightline planned stations at Orlando International Airport, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a news release said. Brightline officials said that the expansion from West Palm Beach to OIA is on track and should be completed in 2022. “Our mission has always been to connect our guests to the people and places that matter, and Walt Disney World Resort is a tremendous example of this.”Travelers can expect the proposed Disney Springs station to have a ground level lobby, passenger facilities and an upper level train platform. “We’re excited to work with Brightline as they pursue the potential development of a train station at Walt Disney World Resort, a project that would support our local economy and offer a bold, forward-looking transportation solution for our community and guests,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort.