Martin County - Tuesday June 20, 2023: Update: Brightline will continue train testing up to 110 mph in Martin County later this month, NOT this week as previously planned. Specific testing details will be shared as they become available.
Martin County - Monday June 19, 2023: Brightline has announced that it will start testing its high speed passenger trains at 110 mph across the St. Lucie River railroad drawbridge, and at other railroad crossing in Martin County, on Wednesday, June 21. The testing will be conducted from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. through Friday, June 23.An additional one to two trains will be crossing over the bridge every hour during the testing period. The testing will have an impact on multiple railroad crossings at a time, as will as having an impact on mariners at the St. Lucie River Bridge. Brightline will post a bridge monitor at the St. Lucie River Bridge to communicate with mariners via VHF-FM Channel 9.Flaggers will be present at railroad crossings where ACTIVE high-speed testing is under way. Brightline is working closely with local law enforcement agencies in testing areas. Work could bring additional wait times at railroad crossings.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.
Martin County – Railroad Crossings
SR A1AMonterey Rd.Indian St. (SR A1A)Seaward St.Salerno Rd. (CR 722)Broward Ave.Cove Rd. (SR A1A)SR A1A
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS:
Stay off the tracks and don’t stop on the tracksNever go around crossing gatesDon’t try to beat a trainOnly cross the tracks at a designated crossingLook, Listen, Live
Pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists:
Stay alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossingsBe aware that once the second track is commissioned, rail traffic could run on BOTH tracks in either directionFailure to follow the law could result in fines, points on your license or loss of life
The public is encouraged to help spread the message of rail safety with Brightline’s safety materials:
Download Brightline safety messagesto share on your social media channels.Visit Brightline’s new safety website,download the safety PSA and take the virtual safety pledge today.