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Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline station
Read full article: Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline stationMartin County Commissioners are set to meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. to discuss the future of a Brightline station on the Treasure Coast.
Deputies ID woman killed after Brightline collision in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Deputies ID woman killed after Brightline collision in Pompano BeachDetectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office identified a woman Friday who they said was pronounced dead after a Brightline train struck her car in Pompano Beach Tuesday night.
1 killed after Brightline train collides with car on tracks in Pompano Beach
Read full article: 1 killed after Brightline train collides with car on tracks in Pompano BeachA woman was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night after her car was struck by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed.
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.
Video shows deadly collision of SUV slamming into Brightline train in Melbourne
Read full article: Video shows deadly collision of SUV slamming into Brightline train in MelbourneAuthorities released surveillance video Friday showing the horrifying moments a Brightline train collided with an SUV trying to beat a crossing in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Brightline begins service between Miami, Orlando after series of delays
Read full article: Brightline begins service between Miami, Orlando after series of delaysThe first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States launched Friday morning when Brightline began running trains between Miami and Orlando, reaching speeds of 125 mph.
First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed
Read full article: First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speedFor the first time in a century, a private passenger rail service will launch new operations in the U.S. and this time it involves high-speed trains.
Brightline makes important scheduling announcement about service between South Florida and Orlando
Read full article: Brightline makes important scheduling announcement about service between South Florida and OrlandoSome travelers with plans to visit Orlando on Brightline’s newest route from South Florida will have to rework their plans.
BSO: Woman, distracted by phone, walked around crossing gate before fatal Brightline crash
Read full article: BSO: Woman, distracted by phone, walked around crossing gate before fatal Brightline crashBroward County deputies released new information Monday about the pedestrian struck and killed by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach Friday morning.
Brightline unveils Orlando station: Here’s when tickets go on sale, what they’ll cost
Read full article: Brightline unveils Orlando station: Here’s when tickets go on sale, what they’ll costThe Miami-to-Orlando Brightline route is one step closer to opening to the public, as the high-speed rail company revealed its finished Orlando station Thursday.
WATCH: Brightline trains blast across Central Florida at 130 miles per hour during rigorous testing
Read full article: WATCH: Brightline trains blast across Central Florida at 130 miles per hour during rigorous testingWith the long-awaited Miami-to-Orlando route starting in just months, Brightline continues important speed testing.
New River bridge malfunctions causing trouble for boaters, businesses in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: New River bridge malfunctions causing trouble for boaters, businesses in Fort LauderdaleWith the New River bridge malfunctions causing major train troubles for Brightline passengers on Thursday, boaters and businesses in the area are now expressing their continued frustration.
Brightline service between Miami, Palm Beach County suspended due to operating issue
Read full article: Brightline service between Miami, Palm Beach County suspended due to operating issueAn operating issue canceled Brightline service between Miami and Palm Beach County during the Thursday morning commute.
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 on Thursday 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.
Brightline opens 2 brand new South Florida stations
Read full article: Brightline opens 2 brand new South Florida stationsDignitaries cut the ribbons for two brand new Brightline stations in South Florida on Tuesday, adding them to the growing rail network, which already stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
All aboard! Brightline to host events and holiday happenings for Miami Art Week
Read full article: All aboard! Brightline to host events and holiday happenings for Miami Art WeekWith the 20th year of Art Basel Miami underway, Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America has announced that they will celebrate the spirited time of the year with an endless array of events and surprises for its riders coming and going.
Brightline completes critical step towards finishing its Aventura station
Read full article: Brightline completes critical step towards finishing its Aventura stationBrightline has installed one of the final pieces of its Aventura station, a 131-foot-long skybridge that stretches across West Dixie Highway near Northeast 198 Street.
Woman riding scooter dies after crashing into side of Brightline train
Read full article: Woman riding scooter dies after crashing into side of Brightline trainA woman on a scooter has died after she was involved in a collision with a Brightline train over the weekend in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Brightline aiming to take additional safety measures in hopes of eliminating fatal collisions
Read full article: Brightline aiming to take additional safety measures in hopes of eliminating fatal collisionsLocal 10 News' Roy Ramos spoke with Ben Porritt, Brightline's Senior Vice President, about why the fatal crashes continue to occur.
Driver of Jeep identified following deadly crash involving Brightline train in Hollywood
Read full article: Driver of Jeep identified following deadly crash involving Brightline train in HollywoodA second collision this week involving a Brightline train has turned deadly after authorities confirmed that the driver of a Jeep Wrangler who was struck by a train in Hollywood on Tuesday has died from his injuries.
Jeep went around lowered gates before being struck by Brightline train in Hollywood, witnesses say
Read full article: Jeep went around lowered gates before being struck by Brightline train in Hollywood, witnesses sayA white Jeep Wrangler was involved in a crash with a Brightline train Tuesday afternoon at a railroad crossing in Hollywood.
Passengers stuck on Brightline train in Wilton Manors after collision with truck
Read full article: Passengers stuck on Brightline train in Wilton Manors after collision with truckA Brightline collides with a truck hauling a Tesla at Wilton Drive and North Dixie Highway and passengers are stuck waiting for hours.
‘Stay off train tracks’: Brightline video shows car that was cut in 2
Read full article: ‘Stay off train tracks’: Brightline video shows car that was cut in 2Brightline’s high-speed route continues to be deadly. The privately-owned railroad company released a video hours after a camera on a high-speed train recorded a crash today.
Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in Delray Beach
Read full article: Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in Delray BeachA woman was able to save herself and her baby from getting struck by a Brightline train Tuesday morning in Delray Beach after her car got stuck on the tracks, authorities said.
Brightline train kills 5th person in a month
Read full article: Brightline train kills 5th person in a monthA Brightline higher-speed train fatally struck a pedestrian who walked into its path Tuesday, the fifth death involving the railroad since it recently resumed operations after being shut down because of the pandemic.
Brightline: Train crashes into car in Aventura after driver goes around lowered gates
Read full article: Brightline: Train crashes into car in Aventura after driver goes around lowered gatesA blue car was left mangled on the other side of the street after it was struck by a Brightline train Thursday morning.
Brightline launches new technology to keep railways safe for drivers and pedestrians
Read full article: Brightline launches new technology to keep railways safe for drivers and pedestriansBrightline is launching new technology to help keep drivers safe when crossing the tracks, as authorities step up patrols.
Woman in early 70s fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Woman in early 70s fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort LauderdaleA woman in her early 70s was rushed to a hospital, where she died after being struck by a Brightline train Monday morning in Fort Lauderdale.
High-speed Brighline trains resume full service for first time since start of pandemic
Read full article: High-speed Brighline trains resume full service for first time since start of pandemicThe company has resumed its full schedule, quickly transporting passengers between West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Woman, grandson in car struck by Brightline train in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Woman, grandson in car struck by Brightline train in Pompano BeachA woman and her 1-year-old grandchild were inside a vehicle that was struck by a Brightline train Monday morning in Pompano Beach — the first day the higher-speed trains resumed passenger service.
Brightline is officially returning Nov. 8, and the first ride is free
Read full article: Brightline is officially returning Nov. 8, and the first ride is freeAfter months of waiting, Brightline has officially announced it will relaunch its service beginning on Nov. 8 between its Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach stations.
Brightline to resume Florida service for first time since beginning of pandemic
Read full article: Brightline to resume Florida service for first time since beginning of pandemicAfter being halted for over a year, Brightline will resume service in South Florida later this year, and this time, with multiple enhancements including new safety measures.
The Brightline train from Miami to Orlando is almost here
Read full article: The Brightline train from Miami to Orlando is almost hereThe Brightline from Miami to Orlando is almost here. The modern, eco-friendly high-speed rail has officially passed the halfway mark for construction on its extension to Orlando.
Miami to Disney? Brightline announces station that would connect South Florida to Mickey Mouse
Read full article: Miami to Disney? Brightline announces station that would connect South Florida to Mickey MouseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – South Floridians may eventually have a quicker way to get to Walt Disney World. Brightline and Disney announced Monday an agreement for the higher-speed passenger train to build a station at Disney Springs, the shopping and entertainment complex at the Central Florida resort. A timeline for the station at Disney Springs was not immediately announced. “Brightline will offer a car-free connection to the millions of visitors from around the state and the world who plan to make Walt Disney World Resort part of their vacation plans,” Brightline’s president Patrick Goddard said in a statement. ALSO SEE: After setbacks, Brightline’s Aventura Mall station full steam ahead
Car clipped by Brightline train after driver stops on tracks in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Car clipped by Brightline train after driver stops on tracks in Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The front of a car was clipped by a Brightline train Wednesday morning after the driver stopped on the tracks in Pompano Beach, authorities said. Sky 10 over car that was struck by Brightline train in Pompano Beach. (WPLG)Authorities said signs were posted in the area, warning drivers not to stop on the railroad tracks, but the woman did. She then panicked and got out of the car as the train neared, along with the passenger. No injuries were reported, but the woman was cited by the Broward Sheriff’s Office for stopping her car on the tracks.
1 killed in collision involving vehicle, Brightline train in Pompano Beach
Read full article: 1 killed in collision involving vehicle, Brightline train in Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – One person was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a vehicle and a Brightline train in Pompano Beach. According to a Brightline spokesman, witnesses said the vehicle went around the crossing gates that were already lowered and was struck by the oncoming train. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue spokeswoman Sandra King said the vehicle caught fire after the crash. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue was able to extinguish that fire,” King said. Firefighters help a passenger off a Brightline train after it crashed into a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks.
Woman taken to hospital after pickup truck struck by Brightline train
Read full article: Woman taken to hospital after pickup truck struck by Brightline trainDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – A woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after her pickup truck was struck by a Brightline train in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael B. Kane, the incident occurred just after 4:40 p.m. in the area of Southwest Fourth Street and South Dixie Highway. Kane said units arrived at the scene to find a Ford F-150 with front-end damage. He said the woman sustained back injuries and was taken to Broward Health North. No other injuries were reported.
Brightline adding late-night Saturday train, hourly departures in 2020
Read full article: Brightline adding late-night Saturday train, hourly departures in 2020The high-speed rail system, which is being rebranded as Virgin Trains USA, is adding a new northbound train from Miami at 5:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 1. Northbound trains from Miami will now depart on the 50th minute of the hour. There will be hourly departures from West Palm Beach and Miami, except between noon and 1 p.m. There will also be hourly weekday departures from Fort Lauderdale except between 12:20 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.Southbound trains from West Palm Beach will now leave on the 10th and 40th minute of the hour. Weekend trains will now depart hourly beginning at 7 a.m.Brightline is also adding a late-night train on Saturdays from West Palm Beach and Miami.
Boca Raton approves construction of Brightline station
Read full article: Boca Raton approves construction of Brightline stationBOCA RATON, Fla. – Virgin Trains USA is pulling into Boca Raton. The City Council late Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal to allow for construction of a Brightline train station downtown. Brightline, which is being rebranded as Virgin Trains USA, wants to begin construction early next year. Miami-Dade County commissioners in October approved a plan for the construction of a Brightline station in Aventura. Brightline will pay to replace any library parking spaces lost in construction and make 64 spaces available to library patrons.
New higher-speed Florida train has highest US death rate
Read full article: New higher-speed Florida train has highest US death rateThe first death involving a Brightline train, which officially launched in January 2018, happened in July 2017 during test runs. That’s the worst per-mile death rate of the nation’s 821 railroads. A full-speed Brightline train takes a quarter-mile to stop. The railroad shares tracks with Florida East Coast, a freight line that had one death for every 160,000 miles (258,000 kilometers) during the past two years, compared to Brightline’s one death per 29,000 miles (47,000 kilometers). The Tri-Rail commuter service that runs nearby had one death about every 110,000 miles (177,000 kilometers).
Officers warning drivers of danger following fatal Brightline crash
Read full article: Officers warning drivers of danger following fatal Brightline crashMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - An Aventura police traffic officer handed out safety flyers Monday at the scene of Friday's fatal crash. A female driver died on impact when her car, sitting on the train tracks, was hit by a Brightline train. The intersection at Ives Dairy Road and West Dixie Highway is an extremely busy artery to the area, and drivers stop on the train tracks often, despite the warning signs. Local police try to keep up a presence in the area but drivers will often stop on the tracks when no officers are around. But when there is imminent danger on the tracks, train engineers can sound an alarm.
1 dead after Brightline train slams into SUV in Aventura
Read full article: 1 dead after Brightline train slams into SUV in AventuraAVENTURA, Fla. - A driver is dead after a Brightline train collided with an SUV in Aventura on Friday. The crash occurred at Dixie Highway and Ives Dairy Road, just across from the Aventura Mall. Police said the female driver of the Mercedes-Benz SUV died in the crash. It's not known exactly where the collision took place and how far the vehicle was pushed down the railroad tracks. A portion of Dixie Highway in the Aventura area was closed as authorities investigated the fatal crash.
Pedestrian struck, killed by Brightline train in Deerfield Beach
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed by Brightline train in Deerfield BeachA body is covered by a yellow tarp after a fatal crash involving a Brightline train in Deerfield Beach. DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train Wednesday morning in Deerfield Beach. Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the fatal crash near Dixie Highway and Southwest 15th Street about 7 a.m.Rescuers arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene. A view from Sky 10 showed the body covered by a yellow tarp in a turn lane next to the railroad tracks on Dixie Highway. The Brightline train was stopped on the tracks.
Brightline gets new $76 million station in Aventura
Read full article: Brightline gets new $76 million station in AventuraMiami-Dade County Commissioners approved the building of a second Brightline railway station on Friday. The vote passed by a narrow margin after several failed attempts. After deliberations and... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Hollywood
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in HollywoodHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Brightline train Tuesday afternoon in Hollywood. The incident was reported in the area of North Dixie Highway and Taft Street. Sky 10 was above the scene at 4 p.m. as the train was stopped on the tracks. Multiple police vehicles were parked at the scene. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Maserati driver killed in Oakland Park train crash identified
Read full article: Maserati driver killed in Oakland Park train crash identifiedA Maserati was wedged beneath the Brightline train after it struck the car in Oakland Park. OAKLAND PARK, Fla. - Deputies have identified the driver who was killed when his Maserati was struck by a Brightline train and burst into flames Thursday in Oakland Park. She said the car cleared the path of the southbound freight train but was struck by the northbound Brightline train. A view from Sky 10 showed the charred, mangled Maserati wedged beneath the locomotive. The train conductor, who tried to extinguish the fire, was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.