Brevard County: Brightline train speed test

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brightline trains will soon be speeding through Brevard County at up to 110 mph.

Officials announced this week that Brightline will run high-speed tests of its trains as soon as March 28 through April. All testing will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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This latest phase of Brightline testing will take place along a 13-mile section of track in Brevard County through Rockledge and Melbourne.

The testing will involve trains passing through the following crossings:

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Rockledge

Rinker Way – Cemex/General Portland (private crossing)
Gus Hipp Rd.
Barnes Blvd. (SR 502)
Carver St.
Ansin Rd.
Viera Blvd.

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Melbourne

Suntree Boulevard
Post Road
Parkway Avenue
Lake Washington Road

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Brightline officials said flaggers will be present at railroad crossings when there is active testing taking place, and Brightline is working with law enforcement agencies to be present throughout the corridor.

The company previously started running 79 mph tests in Brevard County in November 2022.

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Brightline is asking people to keep the following safety tips in mind:

Residents should be alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossings.
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists should be aware that rail traffic will run on both tracks in both directions.
Stay off the tracks and never go around crossing gates.
Only cross the railroad at a designated crossing.
Never stop on the tracks.
Failure to follow the law could result in fines, points on your license or loss of life.

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