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Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, dies at 85

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Bicyclist hospitalized after colliding with Brightline train in Aventura

Read full article: Bicyclist hospitalized after colliding with Brightline train in Aventura

A bicyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a Brightline train in Aventura on Thursday morning, police said.

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Wild dashcam video shows Brightline crash into car in North Miami Beach

Read full article: Wild dashcam video shows Brightline crash into car in North Miami Beach

A person was hospitalized after a Brightline train collided with a car Wednesday morning in North Miami Beach, authorities confirmed.

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Police: Man stabbed in Fort Lauderdale; suspect at large

Read full article: Police: Man stabbed in Fort Lauderdale; suspect at large

Fort Lauderdale police are searching for the person who stabbed a man Wednesday morning.

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Chief places several firefighters on leave in wake of collision between Brightline train, fire truck

Read full article: Chief places several firefighters on leave in wake of collision between Brightline train, fire truck

There is new fallout from last weekend's crash on the tracks in Delray Beach when a Brightline train slammed into a fire truck.

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Police investigating after woman fatally struck by Brightline train in Aventura

Read full article: Police investigating after woman fatally struck by Brightline train in Aventura

Authorities responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a train.

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15 injured after fire truck and Brightline high-speed train collide in Delray Beach

Read full article: 15 injured after fire truck and Brightline high-speed train collide in Delray Beach

Several people, including three firefighters, were injured Saturday after a fire truck and a Brightline train collided in downtown Delray Beach.

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15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

Read full article: 15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

Three firefighters and a dozen passengers have been injured in Florida after a fire truck drove around the crossing arms into the path of a high-speed passenger train after waiting for a freight train to pass.

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Back on Track: Brightline station plans on the Treasure Coast approved

Read full article: Back on Track: Brightline station plans on the Treasure Coast approved

Plans for a Brightline train station in Martin County are back on track, after commissioners approve plans.

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Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline station

Read full article: Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline station

Martin County Commissioners are set to meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. to discuss the future of a Brightline station on the Treasure Coast.

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Man on the tracks struck by Brightline train in Miami

Read full article: Man on the tracks struck by Brightline train in Miami

A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a Brightline train Friday morning in Miami, authorities confirmed.

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Stuart City Commission stops plans for new Brightline station in its tracks

Read full article: Stuart City Commission stops plans for new Brightline station in its tracks

Plans for a new Brightline train stop on the way to South Florida have gotten a red light.

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Brightline train crashes into unmarked BSO vehicle on tracks in Dania Beach

Read full article: Brightline train crashes into unmarked BSO vehicle on tracks in Dania Beach

A Brightline train crashed into a vehicle Wednesday that was on the tracks in Dania Beach.

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South Florida Brightline commuters face price hike

Read full article: South Florida Brightline commuters face price hike

Brightline is changing the way it prices packages for commuters and those changes are right around the corner.

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Brightline set to add another stop on the way to South Florida

Read full article: Brightline set to add another stop on the way to South Florida

Brightline is adding yet another railway stop for commuters to easily travel from South Florida to Central Florida.

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Brightline set to add new stop on the way to South Florida

Read full article: Brightline set to add new stop on the way to South Florida

Brightline is adding a new railway stop for commuters to easily travel from South Florida to Central Florida.

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

A pedestrian was immediately killed when he or she was struck by a Brightline train in Hollywood.

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Deputies ID woman killed after Brightline collision in Pompano Beach

Read full article: Deputies ID woman killed after Brightline collision in Pompano Beach

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office identified a woman Friday who they said was pronounced dead after a Brightline train struck her car in Pompano Beach Tuesday night.

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1 killed after Brightline train collides with car on tracks in Pompano Beach

Read full article: 1 killed after Brightline train collides with car on tracks in Pompano Beach

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night after her car was struck by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed.

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Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

Read full article: Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

A proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California has gotten another boost.

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Video shows deadly collision of SUV slamming into Brightline train in Melbourne

Read full article: Video shows deadly collision of SUV slamming into Brightline train in Melbourne

Authorities released surveillance video Friday showing the horrifying moments a Brightline train collided with an SUV trying to beat a crossing in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon.

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Start date announced: Here’s when Tri-Rail is coming to downtown Miami

Read full article: Start date announced: Here’s when Tri-Rail is coming to downtown Miami

A long-anticipated transportation option for downtown Miami is finally on track with a definitive start date.

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Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West

Read full article: Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West

The Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West.

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BSO investigating in Pompano Beach after train strikes pedestrian

Read full article: BSO investigating in Pompano Beach after train strikes pedestrian

An investigation is underway after a Brightline train struck a pedestrian near East Copans Road and Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach on Friday.

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Brightline set to increase daily trips from Miami to Orlando

Read full article: Brightline set to increase daily trips from Miami to Orlando

Brightline service from Miami to Orlando is set to increase next Monday.

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Florida high-speed train headed to Orlando fatally strikes pedestrian

Read full article: Florida high-speed train headed to Orlando fatally strikes pedestrian

Florida's high-speed passenger train service has suffered its first fatality on its new extension to Orlando.

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High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami

Read full article: High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami

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

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Brightline begins service between Miami, Orlando after series of delays

Read full article: Brightline begins service between Miami, Orlando after series of delays

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.

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Brightline’s Miami-Orlando service about to launch, but will people pay?

Read full article: Brightline’s Miami-Orlando service about to launch, but will people pay?

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.

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First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

Read full article: First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

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.

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Brightline back on track, set to open Orlando station next week

Read full article: Brightline back on track, set to open Orlando station next week

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

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Pedestrian on tracks fatally struck by Brightline train in Pembroke Park

Read full article: Pedestrian on tracks fatally struck by Brightline train in Pembroke Park

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

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Brightline makes important scheduling announcement about service between South Florida and Orlando

Read full article: Brightline makes important scheduling announcement about service between South Florida and Orlando

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

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Car, Brightline train collide in Hollywood

Read full article: Car, Brightline train collide in Hollywood

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

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Safety improvements coming to Brightline tracks in Broward County

Read full article: Safety improvements coming to Brightline tracks in Broward County

Improvements will be made to the Brightline tracks in Broward County in an effort to prevent more tragedies from occurring.

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BSO: Woman, distracted by phone, walked around crossing gate before fatal Brightline crash

Read full article: BSO: Woman, distracted by phone, walked around crossing gate before fatal Brightline crash

Broward County deputies released new information Monday about the pedestrian struck and killed by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach Friday morning.

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Impact with Brightline train kills woman in Pompano Beach

Read full article: Impact with Brightline train kills woman in Pompano Beach

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

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Brightline tickets to Orlando now on sale

Read full article: Brightline tickets to Orlando now on sale

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

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Brightline adds SpaceX Starlink tech to beef up internet on board

Read full article: Brightline adds SpaceX Starlink tech to beef up internet on board

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

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Brightline unveils Orlando station: Here’s when tickets go on sale, what they’ll cost

Read full article: Brightline unveils Orlando station: Here’s when tickets go on sale, what they’ll cost

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.

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Brightline train slams into car carrier full of vehicles, causing big mess in Hollywood

Read full article: Brightline train slams into car carrier full of vehicles, causing big mess in Hollywood

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

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Brightline reveals critical $100M piece to Miami-to-Orlando route

Read full article: Brightline reveals critical $100M piece to Miami-to-Orlando route

Brightline has unveiled its train maintenance facility in Orlando.

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Brightline revamps bridge schedule app to help South Florida boaters

Read full article: Brightline revamps bridge schedule app to help South Florida boaters

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

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Video shows Brightline train crashing with car in North Miami

Read full article: Video shows Brightline train crashing with car in North Miami

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

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WATCH: Brightline trains blast across Central Florida at 130 miles per hour during rigorous testing

Read full article: WATCH: Brightline trains blast across Central Florida at 130 miles per hour during rigorous testing

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

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BSO: 1 injured after Brightline train collides with vehicle in Deerfield Beach

Read full article: BSO: 1 injured after Brightline train collides with vehicle in Deerfield Beach

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

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New River bridge malfunctions causing trouble for boaters, businesses in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: New River bridge malfunctions causing trouble for boaters, businesses in Fort Lauderdale

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.

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Brightline service between Miami, Palm Beach County suspended due to operating issue

Read full article: Brightline service between Miami, Palm Beach County suspended due to operating issue

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

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Brightline train strikes and kills pedestrian in Aventura

Read full article: Brightline train strikes and kills pedestrian in Aventura

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

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FIRST LOOK: Brightline unveils plans for station in Orlando

Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Brightline unveils plans for station in Orlando

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

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Universal moves to build rail stop in Orlando’s tourism hub

Read full article: Universal moves to build rail stop in Orlando’s tourism hub

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.

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Brightline opens 2 brand new South Florida stations

Read full article: Brightline opens 2 brand new South Florida stations

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.

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South Florida Brightline stations set to open before Christmas

Read full article: South Florida Brightline stations set to open before Christmas

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

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All aboard! Brightline to host events and holiday happenings for Miami Art Week

Read full article: All aboard! Brightline to host events and holiday happenings for Miami Art Week

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.

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Pedestrian killed after being struck by Brightline train in Dania Beach

Read full article: Pedestrian killed after being struck by Brightline train in Dania Beach

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

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Brightline completes critical step towards finishing its Aventura station

Read full article: Brightline completes critical step towards finishing its Aventura station

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.

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Police investigating after Brightline train hit pedestrian in North Miami Beach

Read full article: Police investigating after Brightline train hit pedestrian in North Miami Beach

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

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Person hit, killed by Brightline train in North Miami Beach

Read full article: Person hit, killed by Brightline train in North Miami Beach

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

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Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

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

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Pedestrian airlifted after being hit by Brightline train in North Miami

Read full article: Pedestrian airlifted after being hit by Brightline train in North Miami

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

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WATCH: Brightline train slams into SUV in North Miami

Read full article: WATCH: Brightline train slams into SUV in North Miami

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

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Brightline receives $25 million grant to improve safety on the tracks

Read full article: Brightline receives $25 million grant to improve safety on the tracks

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

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Brightline station at Walt Disney World canceled

Read full article: Brightline station at Walt Disney World canceled

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

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BSO: Person dead after Brightline train crushes car near Oakland Park crossing

Read full article: BSO: Person dead after Brightline train crushes car near Oakland Park crossing

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

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Pedestrian stood on tracks as Brightline train approached, police say

Read full article: Pedestrian stood on tracks as Brightline train approached, police say

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

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Brightline marks 3rd anniversary with discounts

Read full article: Brightline marks 3rd anniversary with discounts

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

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Woman riding scooter dies after crashing into side of Brightline train

Read full article: Woman riding scooter dies after crashing into side of Brightline train

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.

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Brightline aiming to take additional safety measures in hopes of eliminating fatal collisions

Read full article: Brightline aiming to take additional safety measures in hopes of eliminating fatal collisions

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

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Driver of Jeep identified following deadly crash involving Brightline train in Hollywood

Read full article: Driver of Jeep identified following deadly crash involving Brightline train in Hollywood

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.

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Jeep went around lowered gates before being struck by Brightline train in Hollywood, witnesses say

Read full article: Jeep went around lowered gates before being struck by Brightline train in Hollywood, witnesses say

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

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Young father dies following crash involving Brightline train in Pompano Beach

Read full article: Young father dies following crash involving Brightline train in Pompano Beach

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

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Brightline train collides with vehicle on tracks in Oakland Park

Read full article: Brightline train collides with vehicle on tracks in Oakland Park

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

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Teenager struck by Brightline train in Miami, police say

Read full article: Teenager struck by Brightline train in Miami, police say

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

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1 killed in accident involving Brightline train in Aventura

Read full article: 1 killed in accident involving Brightline train in Aventura

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

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Caught on camera: Brightline train collides with vehicle on tracks in Aventura

Read full article: Caught on camera: Brightline train collides with vehicle on tracks in Aventura

Brightline train collides with car on the tracks in Aventura

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Passengers stuck on Brightline train in Wilton Manors after collision with truck

Read full article: Passengers stuck on Brightline train in Wilton Manors after collision with truck

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

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Caught on camera: Driver tries to beat Brightline train

Read full article: Caught on camera: Driver tries to beat Brightline train

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

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ā€˜Stay off train tracks’: Brightline video shows car that was cut in 2

Read full article: ā€˜Stay off train tracks’: Brightline video shows car that was cut in 2

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.

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Brightline train strikes and kills pedestrian in Hallandale Beach

Read full article: Brightline train strikes and kills pedestrian in Hallandale Beach

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

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Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in Delray Beach

Read full article: Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in Delray Beach

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.

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1 dead after struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

Read full article: 1 dead after struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

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

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This Week in South Florida: Dean Trantails

Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Dean Trantails

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.

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2 injured, 1 escapes unharmed after SUV stops on train tracks in Miami

Read full article: 2 injured, 1 escapes unharmed after SUV stops on train tracks in Miami

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

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Brightline train kills 5th person in a month

Read full article: Brightline train kills 5th person in a month

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.

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Brightline: Train crashes into car in Aventura after driver goes around lowered gates

Read full article: Brightline: Train crashes into car in Aventura after driver goes around lowered gates

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

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Brightline launches new technology to keep railways safe for drivers and pedestrians

Read full article: Brightline launches new technology to keep railways safe for drivers and pedestrians

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

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Woman in early 70s fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Woman in early 70s fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale

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.

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Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in North Miami Beach

Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in North Miami Beach

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

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High-speed Brighline trains resume full service for first time since start of pandemic

Read full article: High-speed Brighline trains resume full service for first time since start of pandemic

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

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Woman, grandson in car struck by Brightline train in Pompano Beach

Read full article: Woman, grandson in car struck by Brightline train in Pompano Beach

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.

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Brightline is officially returning Nov. 8, and the first ride is free

Read full article: Brightline is officially returning Nov. 8, and the first ride is free

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.

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Brightline to resume Florida service for first time since beginning of pandemic

Read full article: Brightline to resume Florida service for first time since beginning of pandemic

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.

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Bicyclist hit by Brightline train in Miami Shores, cops say

Read full article: Bicyclist hit by Brightline train in Miami Shores, cops say

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

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The Brightline train from Miami to Orlando is almost here

Read full article: The Brightline train from Miami to Orlando is almost here

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.

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Miami to Disney? Brightline announces station that would connect South Florida to Mickey Mouse

Read full article: Miami to Disney? Brightline announces station that would connect South Florida to Mickey Mouse

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. ā€œBrightline 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,ā€ Brightline’s president Patrick Goddard said in a statement. ALSO SEE: After setbacks, Brightline’s Aventura Mall station full steam ahead

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Car clipped by Brightline train after driver stops on tracks in Pompano Beach

Read full article: Car clipped by Brightline train after driver stops on tracks in Pompano Beach

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.

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1 killed in collision involving vehicle, Brightline train in Pompano Beach

Read full article: 1 killed in collision involving vehicle, Brightline train in Pompano Beach

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,ā€ King said. Firefighters help a passenger off a Brightline train after it crashed into a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks.

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Woman taken to hospital after pickup truck struck by Brightline train

Read full article: Woman taken to hospital after pickup truck struck by Brightline train

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.

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Brightline adding late-night Saturday train, hourly departures in 2020

Read full article: Brightline adding late-night Saturday train, hourly departures in 2020

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.

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Boca Raton approves construction of Brightline station

Read full article: Boca Raton approves construction of Brightline station

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.

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New higher-speed Florida train has highest US death rate

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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).

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