Florida - Wednesday January 11, 2023: Brightline’s test train will resume 110 mph testing in the Treasure Coast through the month of January. The testing resumes Thursday, January 11 and will run through through Monday, January 16. It will then be be ongoing throughout the month of January.
The testing will take place along an 11-mile section of track in Martin and St. Lucie Counties. Flaggers and law enforcement will be present at the five railroad crossings along that stretch where the train will operate at high speeds.
Testing is expected to cause additional traffic wait times.
Brightline began high speed testing in the Treasure Coast in October reaching top speeds of 110 mph, marking the fastest a train has traveled in the state of Florida. Brightline has also completed 79 mph testing through St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard Counties.
High speed testing, in preparation for opening to Orlando in 2023, is occurring in phases along the 129-mile rail corridor between West Palm Beach and Cocoa.
St. Lucie County
• Walton Rd.
• Riverview Dr.
Martin County
• County Line Rd.
• Skyline Dr. (CR 722)
• Pitchford Landing
High Speed Testing up to speeds of 110 mph
7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, January 11 through Monday, January 16 and ongoing throughout the month of January. Flaggers and law enforcement will be present at the following railroad crossings where trains will operate at high speeds.
Brightline has made crucial safety improvements at all 156 railroad crossings along the corridor. At the crossings in this testing area all safety improvements have been installed. Those improvements vary per crossing, but may include new crossing gates, signal systems, pedestrian gates, pavement markings and roadway profiles. Where trains will operate at 110 mph, all crossings have quad gates or medians to prevent motorists from driving around lowered crossing gates.
VIEW a new video featuring the 110 mph testing and highlighting the safety improvements at crossings throughout the testing corridor below:
Important Safety Reminders:
• 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.
• Failure to follow the law could result in fines, points on your license or loss of life.
Brightline has launched a new safety website, which includes updated safety content, PSA’s and a virtual pledge. Click on this link to see the video and take the Brightline safety pledge.
The public is encouraged to sign up for Brightline text alert updates for the latest information on high-speed testing schedules in their area: Text “RR110” to 888-384-0037.