BRIGHTLINE

A privately owned high-speed passenger train service has been launched between Florida’s two biggest tourist hubs.

The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States launched Friday morning when Brightline began running trains between Miami and Orlando, reaching speeds of 125 mph.

Brightline trains are ready to ride as high speed trips from Miami to Orlando are set to begin on Friday after a series of delays.

For the first time in a century, a private passenger rail service will launch new operations in the U.S. and this time it involves high-speed trains.

Brightline has announced the opening date of its Orlando station, after delaying its inaugural launch.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Brightline train Friday morning in Pembroke Park.

Some travelers with plans to visit Orlando on Brightline’s newest route from South Florida will have to rework their plans.

A car and a Brightline train collided late Sunday night in Hollywood.

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach.

South Florida the time has come. Brightline is now selling tickets for its Orlando route.

If you want high-speed internet while going high-speed across Florida, Brightline says it has added technology so you can do just that.

The Miami-to-Orlando Brightline route is one step closer to opening to the public, as the high-speed rail company revealed its finished Orlando station Thursday.

A Brightline train slammed into a car carrier trailer in Broward County amid severe rain and flooding.

Brightline has unveiled its train maintenance facility in Orlando.

Brightline launches updated Bridge Schedule App to give boaters real-time information about bridge openings and closures in Fort Lauderdale.

A witness video shows when a Brightline train crashed into a car on Friday in North Miami.

With the long-awaited Miami-to-Orlando route starting in just months, Brightline continues important speed testing.

A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Deerfield Beach Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

With the New River bridge malfunctions causing major train troubles for Brightline passengers on Thursday, boaters and businesses in the area are now expressing their continued frustration.

An operating issue canceled Brightline service between Miami and Palm Beach County during the Thursday morning commute.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train on Monday.

A new Brightline station will be another attraction to look forward to in Orlando later this year.

Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday filed paperwork and pledged 13 acres for a commuter rail station that could link the seventh busiest airport in the U.S. with the heart of the tourism district in one of the top travel destinations in the world.

Dignitaries cut the ribbons for two brand new Brightline stations in South Florida on Tuesday, adding them to the growing rail network, which already stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

South Floridians will have two more options when it comes to riding the Brightline.

With the 20th year of Art Basel Miami underway, Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America has announced that they will celebrate the spirited time of the year with an endless array of events and surprises for its riders coming and going.

A man was killed after being hit by a Brightline train in Dania Beach.

Brightline has installed one of the final pieces of its Aventura station, a 131-foot-long skybridge that stretches across West Dixie Highway near Northeast 198 Street.

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a Brightline train in North Miami on Wednesday afternoon.

A person is dead after being hit by a Brightline train in North Miami Beach Friday.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train Monday afternoon in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

Rescue crews airlifted a teenager to Jackson Memorial Hospital after a Brightline train hit her in North Miami Friday morning.

A Brightline train slammed into an empty SUV parked in the middle of a railroad crossing in North Miami Thursday, according to police.

Brightline joined South Florida leaders in Fort Lauderdale as the high-speed railway announced it was awarded a $25 million safety grant.

Plans to open a Brightline station at Disney Springs have been canceled, according to reports.

Broward County deputies said one person is dead after a Brightline train struck their car in Oakland Park Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities have provided new information regarding a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Brightline train earlier this week.

At $3 to $5, Patrick Goddard said Brightline fares will be a lot cheaper than a gallon of gas from Friday to Sunday.

A woman on a scooter has died after she was involved in a collision with a Brightline train over the weekend in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed on Monday.

Local 10 News' Roy Ramos spoke with Ben Porritt, Brightline's Senior Vice President, about why the fatal crashes continue to occur.

A second collision this week involving a Brightline train has turned deadly after authorities confirmed that the driver of a Jeep Wrangler who was struck by a train in Hollywood on Tuesday has died from his injuries.

A white Jeep Wrangler was involved in a crash with a Brightline train Tuesday afternoon at a railroad crossing in Hollywood.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash Monday morning involving a train.

A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Oakland Park on Wednesday morning.

A teenager is in serious condition after being struck by a Brightline train in Miami, authorities said.

One person was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a Brightline train in Aventura.

Brightline train collides with car on the tracks in Aventura

A Brightline collides with a truck hauling a Tesla at Wilton Drive and North Dixie Highway and passengers are stuck waiting for hours.

Video from inside a Brightline train captures the moments a truck tries to go around the gates.

Brightline’s high-speed route continues to be deadly. The privately-owned railroad company released a video hours after a camera on a high-speed train recorded a crash today.

Police are investigating how that person ended up on the tracks.

A woman was able to save herself and her baby from getting struck by a Brightline train Tuesday morning in Delray Beach after her car got stuck on the tracks, authorities said.

A high-speed Brightline train struck and killed a person on Thursday in Hollywood.

For years, the marine industry in Fort Lauderdale has complained about the railroad drawbridge over the New River that, when down, prevents larger boats from passing.

A Brightline train struck an SUV Thursday morning that had stopped on the train tracks in Miami, authorities said.

A Brightline higher-speed train fatally struck a pedestrian who walked into its path Tuesday, the fifth death involving the railroad since it recently resumed operations after being shut down because of the pandemic.

A blue car was left mangled on the other side of the street after it was struck by a Brightline train Thursday morning.

Brightline is launching new technology to help keep drivers safe when crossing the tracks, as authorities step up patrols.

A woman in her early 70s was rushed to a hospital, where she died after being struck by a Brightline train Monday morning in Fort Lauderdale.

A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a Brightline train Tuesday morning in North Miami Beach, authorities confirmed.

The company has resumed its full schedule, quickly transporting passengers between West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

A woman and her 1-year-old grandchild were inside a vehicle that was struck by a Brightline train Monday morning in Pompano Beach — the first day the higher-speed trains resumed passenger service.

After months of waiting, Brightline has officially announced it will relaunch its service beginning on Nov. 8 between its Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach stations.

After being halted for over a year, Brightline will resume service in South Florida later this year, and this time, with multiple enhancements including new safety measures.

The collision happened near Northeast 6th Avenue and 92nd Street, where a bicycle was left behind at the scene in bad shape.

The Brightline from Miami to Orlando is almost here. The modern, eco-friendly high-speed rail has officially passed the halfway mark for construction on its extension to Orlando.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – South Floridians may eventually have a quicker way to get to Walt Disney World. Brightline and Disney announced Monday an agreement for the higher-speed passenger train to build a station at Disney Springs, the shopping and entertainment complex at the Central Florida resort. A timeline for the station at Disney Springs was not immediately announced. “Brightline will offer a car-free connection to the millions of visitors from around the state and the world who plan to make Walt Disney World Resort part of their vacation plans,” Brightline’s president Patrick Goddard said in a statement. ALSO SEE: After setbacks, Brightline’s Aventura Mall station full steam ahead

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The front of a car was clipped by a Brightline train Wednesday morning after the driver stopped on the tracks in Pompano Beach, authorities said. Sky 10 over car that was struck by Brightline train in Pompano Beach. (WPLG)Authorities said signs were posted in the area, warning drivers not to stop on the railroad tracks, but the woman did. She then panicked and got out of the car as the train neared, along with the passenger. No injuries were reported, but the woman was cited by the Broward Sheriff’s Office for stopping her car on the tracks.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – One person was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a vehicle and a Brightline train in Pompano Beach. According to a Brightline spokesman, witnesses said the vehicle went around the crossing gates that were already lowered and was struck by the oncoming train. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue spokeswoman Sandra King said the vehicle caught fire after the crash. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue was able to extinguish that fire,” King said. Firefighters help a passenger off a Brightline train after it crashed into a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – A woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after her pickup truck was struck by a Brightline train in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael B. Kane, the incident occurred just after 4:40 p.m. in the area of Southwest Fourth Street and South Dixie Highway. Kane said units arrived at the scene to find a Ford F-150 with front-end damage. He said the woman sustained back injuries and was taken to Broward Health North. No other injuries were reported.

The high-speed rail system, which is being rebranded as Virgin Trains USA, is adding a new northbound train from Miami at 5:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 1. Northbound trains from Miami will now depart on the 50th minute of the hour. There will be hourly departures from West Palm Beach and Miami, except between noon and 1 p.m. There will also be hourly weekday departures from Fort Lauderdale except between 12:20 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.Southbound trains from West Palm Beach will now leave on the 10th and 40th minute of the hour. Weekend trains will now depart hourly beginning at 7 a.m.Brightline is also adding a late-night train on Saturdays from West Palm Beach and Miami.

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Virgin Trains USA is pulling into Boca Raton. The City Council late Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal to allow for construction of a Brightline train station downtown. Brightline, which is being rebranded as Virgin Trains USA, wants to begin construction early next year. Miami-Dade County commissioners in October approved a plan for the construction of a Brightline station in Aventura. Brightline will pay to replace any library parking spaces lost in construction and make 64 spaces available to library patrons.

The first death involving a Brightline train, which officially launched in January 2018, happened in July 2017 during test runs. That’s the worst per-mile death rate of the nation’s 821 railroads. A full-speed Brightline train takes a quarter-mile to stop. The railroad shares tracks with Florida East Coast, a freight line that had one death for every 160,000 miles (258,000 kilometers) during the past two years, compared to Brightline’s one death per 29,000 miles (47,000 kilometers). The Tri-Rail commuter service that runs nearby had one death about every 110,000 miles (177,000 kilometers).

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - An Aventura police traffic officer handed out safety flyers Monday at the scene of Friday's fatal crash. A female driver died on impact when her car, sitting on the train tracks, was hit by a Brightline train. The intersection at Ives Dairy Road and West Dixie Highway is an extremely busy artery to the area, and drivers stop on the train tracks often, despite the warning signs. Local police try to keep up a presence in the area but drivers will often stop on the tracks when no officers are around. But when there is imminent danger on the tracks, train engineers can sound an alarm.

AVENTURA, Fla. - A driver is dead after a Brightline train collided with an SUV in Aventura on Friday. The crash occurred at Dixie Highway and Ives Dairy Road, just across from the Aventura Mall. Police said the female driver of the Mercedes-Benz SUV died in the crash. It's not known exactly where the collision took place and how far the vehicle was pushed down the railroad tracks. A portion of Dixie Highway in the Aventura area was closed as authorities investigated the fatal crash.

A Brightline train collided with an SUV in Aventura on Friday, causing traffic delays during rush hour. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.

A body is covered by a yellow tarp after a fatal crash involving a Brightline train in Deerfield Beach. DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train Wednesday morning in Deerfield Beach. Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the fatal crash near Dixie Highway and Southwest 15th Street about 7 a.m.Rescuers arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene. A view from Sky 10 showed the body covered by a yellow tarp in a turn lane next to the railroad tracks on Dixie Highway. The Brightline train was stopped on the tracks.

Miami-Dade County Commissioners approved the building of a second Brightline railway station on Friday. The vote passed by a narrow margin after several failed attempts. After deliberations and... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Brightline train Tuesday afternoon in Hollywood. The incident was reported in the area of North Dixie Highway and Taft Street. Sky 10 was above the scene at 4 p.m. as the train was stopped on the tracks. Multiple police vehicles were parked at the scene. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

A Maserati was wedged beneath the Brightline train after it struck the car in Oakland Park. OAKLAND PARK, Fla. - Deputies have identified the driver who was killed when his Maserati was struck by a Brightline train and burst into flames Thursday in Oakland Park. She said the car cleared the path of the southbound freight train but was struck by the northbound Brightline train. A view from Sky 10 showed the charred, mangled Maserati wedged beneath the locomotive. The train conductor, who tried to extinguish the fire, was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. - One person is dead after a Brightline train crashed into a Maserati on the railroad tracks Thursday morning in Oakland Park, causing a fire. A view from Sky 10 showed the train stopped on the tracks. David Rafter, a spokesman for the city of Oakland Park, said the Maserati went around the arms of the railroad crossing and was struck by the oncoming train. Local 10 News reporter Ian Margol said the driver was trying to beat a freight train traveling south and didn't see the Brightline train traveling north. The driver of the Maserati was pronounced dead at the scene.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – One person is dead after a Brightline train crashed into a Maserati on the railroad tracks Thursday morning in Oakland Park, causing a fire. A view from Sky 10 showed the train stopped on the tracks. David Rafter, a spokesman for the city of Oakland Park, said the Maserati went around the arms of the railroad crossing and was struck by the oncoming train. Local 10 News reporter Ian Margol said the driver was trying to beat a freight train traveling south and didn't see the Brightline train traveling north. The driver of the Maserati was pronounced dead at the scene.

One person is dead after a Brightline train crashed into a Maserati on the railroad tracks Thursday morning in Oakland Park, causing a fire. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI - Hurricane Dorian has stopped three train lines in their tracks. Tri-Rail, Brightline and Amtrak announced canceled or amended schedules in Florida in preparation from the effects of Hurricane Dorian. Tri-Rail is suspending service after the last train Sunday, Sept. 1. Brightline is suspending all services for Monday, Sept. 2 and Tuesday, Sept. 3. Amtrak has canceled its service in Florida due to impending weather.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A driver died after a high-speed train crashed into the black car Sunday in Pompano Beach. The Virgin Trains USA train, formerly known as Brightline train, collided with the car about 11:30 a.m.Officers found the driver dead inside the car near the intersection of Northeast 33rd Street and North Dixie Highway. Broward Sheriff's Office deputies did not release the identity of the victim. Earlier this week, Robert Ballard, 56, of Pompano Beach, was killed when the high-speed train struck him Tuesday morning at the same intersection, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Investigators have released the name of the bicyclist who was struck and killed by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach. Broward Sheriff's Office traffic homicide detectives said Robert Ballard, 56, of Pompano Beach, was killed when he was struck by the northbound train Tuesday morning at North Dixie Highway and Northeast 33rd Street. Witnesses told deputies they saw the man ride around the lowered safety arms and attempt to cross the railroad tracks when he was struck by the high-speed passenger rail train, which is being rebranded as Virgin Trains USA. Ballard was pronounced dead at the scene. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A bicyclist was fatally struck Tuesday morning by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach, authorities said. According to Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright, the incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of North Dixie Highway. Witnesses told deputies they saw a man riding a bicycle across the Florida East Coast railroad tracks and trying to beat the train when he was struck. Authorities said the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - A woman was killed Saturday after being struck by a train, according to the Broward Sheriffs Office. The woman was struck by a Brightline train just before 8:30 p.m. at 984 NE 46th St. in Deerfield Beach, according to deputies. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Brightline train Monday in Hollywood, authorities confirmed. In the midst of the police scene, loved ones were seen crying as they watched police covered up what appeared to be a body. The Brightline train that was carrying passengers was heading south when the fatal accident occurred. The train stayed parked on the tracks a little south of the accident for about an hour before continuing on. A Hollywood police spokeswoman said the victim has not yet been identified.