Brightline

The NTSB is already investigating two crashes involving Brightline’s high-speed trains that killed three people early this year at the same crossing in Melbourne along the railroad’s route between Miami and Orlando.

On Sunday, Brightline marks one year of operating in Orlando, while SunRail plans to add 17 stations in Central Florida.

Brightline saw revenue jump thanks to service between Miami and Orlando. As it shifts focus to long distance riders, local efforts for commuter rail pick up steam.

They gathered to discuss current projects along I-4 and support a passenger line between Tampa and Orlando along the interstate.

During a Wednesday press conference, DeSantis commented on his decision to deny state funding for construction and operations of high-speed rail operator, Brightline.

A Senate committee Tuesday revised a proposal that could help extend a private passenger-rail system from Orlando to Tampa.

The three deaths in Melbourne this week mark at least 108 since Brightline began operations in July 2017.

It would preserve a 44-foot-wide rail corridor in the interstate’s right-of-way, and comes as Brightline considers connecting Tampa with Orlando.

Brightline's ridership rates are increasing as the holidays quickly approach.

Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman, R-Tampa, has submitted a $50 million proposal to the Florida Legislature for the next legislative session that would go toward rail improvements in the I-4 corridor.

They recently rode the Orlando-to-Miami connection, and a proposed route along I-4 would stop at Ybor City.

Officials are soliciting site proposals for a station in Martin or St. Lucie counties.