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Brightline Suspends Service Between West Palm Beach and Orlando

High water in Brevard County forced the halt, requiring inspections of tracks, signals and crossings before trains can run again.

Overview

  • Brightline halted passenger trains on the West Palm Beach–Orlando corridor after floodwaters made the rail corridor in Brevard County unsafe.
  • The company has maintenance crews on site and is coordinating with Florida East Coast Railway to monitor conditions and plan repairs.
  • Brightline says it will perform thorough inspections of tracks, signals and railroad crossings once waters recede and will only resume service when safe.
  • Service within South Florida between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally and affected customers will be contacted about options.
  • Heavy rain and local flooding that also disrupted roads and schools could extend the suspension, so travelers should check Brightline’s website, app and social channels for updates.