Brightline Inaugurates Service Between Orlando and Miami
On September 22, 2023, Brightline launched its passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami. The inaugural train, Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m., greeted by dignitaries and leaders. This event marked a significant milestone in the transportation history of Florida, fulfilling Brightline’s ambitious vision to connect major cities efficiently. The project, a decade […]
In Wake of Mounting Deaths on Railroad Tracks BSO and Brightline Launch Operation Crossing Guard
Number of Deaths in Train Collisions Mounts The number of deaths caused by collisions with trains in Broward County has been mounting steadily. It has become so frequent that it is almost a weekly occurrence. Just this week an 84 year old driver turned to head east on NE 62nd St from Dixie Highway. The […]
Railroad Safety Tips to Keep Oakland Park Residents Safe
Broward County has more than 100 railroad crossings, all of which are equipped with three warning signs that tell drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists that a train is coming. These warning signs include red flashing lights, a noisy alarm bell, and gates that close when a train is incoming. Despite these warning signs, it seems as […]
Pedestrian Killed by Tri-Rail in Oakland Park
This morning at around 5am a pedestrian was killed by a Tri-Rail train. The incident occurred near Oakland Park Boulevard and NW 17th Terrace. Passengers that were aboard the train when the incident occurred are being transported by bus to their final destinations. Police Tries to Preserve de Scene Police are diverting traffic from the […]
