The Tri-Rail commuter rail service connecting Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will not run on Wednesday or Thursday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

Tri-Rail is expanding its recently-launched service into downtown Miami with its first direct ride into the heart of the city.

A long-anticipated transportation option for downtown Miami is finally on track with a definitive start date.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) Governing Board approved a new makeover for Tri-Rail trains on Tuesday, according to a news release.

Tri-Rail service is expected to be restored Friday after the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority completes its inspection of the South Florida Rail Corridor.

With gas prices on the rise and avoiding the hassle of driving in and out of Miami, Tri-Rail has partnered with the Ultra Music Festival to offer train services for the event.

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Tri-Rail will resume service in South Florida on Tuesday after a two-day suspension because of Tropical Storm Eta. The storm caused minimal damage to the Tri-Rail Corridor, according to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. For more information about the service, call 1-800-874-7245 or visit Tri-Rail’s site. Full Screen 1 / 16 Local 10 viewer picture of effects of Eta in South Florida. Related stories

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - South Florida is beginning to resume business as usual following the threat of Hurricane Dorian. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority announced Tuesday that Tri-Rail service would resume Wednesday for regular weekday service beginning at 4 a.m. "We are going to be running some test trains tonight so we can start service promptly at 4 a.m. [with] full service, tomorrow morning on Wednesday." Passengers in need of additional information can call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245), visit www.tri-rail.com or check on Tri-Rail's official Facebook and Twitter pages. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.