Brightline Continues Work in South Florida in Preparation for Return to Service
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Brightline Continues Work in South Florida in Preparation for Return to Service MIAMI, Fla. (July 16, 2021) – Brightline trains will continue to be present on the tracks over the coming weeks for ongoing testing work and crew training. Brightline crew training for all engineers and conductors will include the use of three trainsets and multiple round trips between West Palm Beach and Miami during day-time hours. This work is in preparation of Brightline’s return to service later this year. Brightline trains will operate at FRA approved and authorized top speeds of 79 miles per hour along the entire 67-mile corridor from West Palm Beach to Miami. Trains will be adhering to quiet zones throughout testing and will not sound horns in designated areas. With trains now operating on the tracks at more regular intervals and at top speeds, Brightline is reminding the public, pedestrians, motorists and cyclists to make safe choices around trains and crossings. The safety message is simple: look, listen, live. Drivers and pedestrians should obey all traffic laws around crossings and never stop on the tracks! Remain alert and aware when near railroad tracks and only cross the tracks at a railroad crossing. We encourage press to post on social media to alert the public on Brightline’s work. Brightline will be posting announcements on its social channels as well: Twitter and Instagram. The following information is also available on the Brightline website, Questions can be directed to Katie Mitzner, Brightline Director of Public Affairs at [email protected] or 407-502-3587. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties West Palm Beach to Miami Continuous day-time crew training, Monday, July 19 through Thursday, August 19. Training will include multiple round trips and up to three trainsets a day operating between West Palm Beach and Miami. ### ABOUT BRIGHTLINE Brightline is the only private high-speed passenger rail system in the United States, providing modern, eco-friendly train service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach in Florida, with plans to expand to Orlando. Brightline was recognized in 2020 by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in travel, offering a guest-first experience designed to reinvent train travel and take cars off the road. Brightline plans to bring its award-winning service to additional city pairs and congested corridors across the country that are too close to fly and too long to drive, with immediate plans to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. .