BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brightline is ticking off its last tests before launching service to Central Florida.
The high-speed rail company will launch its next round of high-speed testing in Brevard County as early as Friday. The 110 mph testing is expected to last a week.
The high-speed trains will be running along a 41-mile section of track in Brevard County, including railroad crossings through Cocoa, Rockledge, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Malabar, Grant-Valkaria and Micco.
Officials said the testing will happen daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
During the testing, Brightline officials said you can expect additional wait times at railroad crossings in the testing corridor. Flaggers will be present at railroad crossings where active testing is taking place and where trains will travel between 79 and 110 mph.
Brightline said local law enforcement agencies will also be present throughout the corridor to enforce and encourage rail-crossing safety.
Brightline is scheduled to start offering service from South Florida to Orlando starting in September.
Video: Brightline spotlights eco-friendly approach with Central Florida expansion Brightline is gearing up to carry passengers from Central Florida to South Florida in a few weeks. (WFTV)
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Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline Teammates and mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Aventura and Miami gather to celebrate the completion of Brightline construction to Orlando and create a historic golden “Bright” spike photo, reminiscent of the 1869 Transcontinental Railroad photo. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK/Brightline)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Back row, from left to right:
Tim Weisheyer, GOAA Board Member; Caron Good, GOAA Board Chairman; Wes Edens, Chairman, Brightline; Buddy Dyer, Orlando Mayor; Jerry Demings, Orange County Mayor
Front row, from left to right:
Belinda Kirkegard, GOAA Board Member; Patrick Goddard, President, Brightline; Gregg Weiss, Mayor, Palm Beach County; Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami; Mike Reininger, CEO, Brightline; Dr. John Evans, GOAA Board Vice Chair; Kevin Thibault, GOAA CEO (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Aventura and Miami gather to celebrate the completion of Brightline construction to Orlando at a Mayoral Roundtable to celebrate and discuss the new connectivity between South and Central Florida. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Mayors from Orlando, Orange County, Miami, Aventura and Palm Beach County join Brightline President Patrick Goddard for a mayoral roundtable to celebrate the completion of construction of Brightline Orlando. (PRESTON MACK)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of high-speed rails in Orlando This expansion will connect Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline completes construction of tracks connecting Orlando to South Florida Brightline has wrapped up construction on its service connecting Central Florida to South Florida, and they are now one step closer to launching the service. (WFTV/WFTV)
Brightline station at Orlando International Airport
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Brightline Orlando Station Unveiling
Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline rolls closer to opening commuter train services between Miami and Orlando
Newly built Brightline train heads to Central Florida
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Brightline reveals first look at new Orlando station at OIA (Brightline)
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
Construction rolls along at Brightline’s Orlando train station
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Brightline unveils new train station at Orlando International Airport
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Orlando Brightline station The Brightline station is located inside OIA’s new Terminal C. The 37,000-square-foot space will open later this year and help connect travelers from Orlando to South Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
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Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.
