/tags/train-safety train safety en-US WLRN Mon, 05 Sep 2022 21:25:24 GMT /local-news/2022-09-05/its-going-to-be-a-total-deterrent-fears-for-development-if-horns-return-as-deadly-brightline-quiet-zones-are-reviewed In the four years since south Florida's first high-speed rail began service, 68 deaths have occurred along the corridor, making it the deadliest rail corridor per mile in the country. Broward County’s portion of the railway has prompted a federal review – and possible removal – of a quiet zone that could soon target Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties as well. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 21:25:24 GMT /local-news/2022-09-05/its-going-to-be-a-total-deterrent-fears-for-development-if-horns-return-as-deadly-brightline-quiet-zones-are-reviewed Michael McEwen /local-news/2022-08-16/brightline-gets-25-million-federal-grant-to-improve-safety-measures-after-spate-of-deaths Tracks used by the nation’s deadliest railroad will see added fencing to keep pedestrians away and safety improvements at crossings under a $25 million federal grant. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT /local-news/2022-08-16/brightline-gets-25-million-federal-grant-to-improve-safety-measures-after-spate-of-deaths Freida Frisaro | Associated Press /news/2022-07-12/broward-county-could-soon-lose-its-silenced-train-horns-quiet-zone Broward County could lose its federally mandated "quiet zone" along the Florida East Coast Railway line as industry and government officials seek ways to reduce deaths among trespassers on railroad property and motorists who try to beat trains across the tracks. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:59:00 GMT /news/2022-07-12/broward-county-could-soon-lose-its-silenced-train-horns-quiet-zone /local-news/2022-05-03/brightline-fec-and-fdot-apply-for-millions-in-federal-money-in-response-to-rail-deaths The proliferation of accidents has led to a new $45 million plan to boost public safety. The two companies are teaming with the state of Florida to prevent crashes along the railroad corridor between Miami-Dade and Brevard counties. Tue, 03 May 2022 15:36:37 GMT /local-news/2022-05-03/brightline-fec-and-fdot-apply-for-millions-in-federal-money-in-response-to-rail-deaths David Lyons - Sun Sentinel /podcast/sundial/2022-01-11/brightline-safety-fpl-on-solar-power-silent-films-comeback How Brightline wants to make the train tracks safer. And what is the future of solar energy in South Florida, and what role will FPL play in that? Plus, the Miami Jewish Film Festival has three silent movie films that were believed to be lost. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:25:52 GMT /podcast/sundial/2022-01-11/brightline-safety-fpl-on-solar-power-silent-films-comeback Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /2022-01-11/brightline-safety-fpl-on-solar-power-silent-films-comeback How Brightline wants to make the train tracks safer. And what is the future of solar energy in South Florida, and what role will FPL play in that? Plus, the Miami Jewish Film Festival has three silent movie films that were believed to be lost. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:25:10 GMT /2022-01-11/brightline-safety-fpl-on-solar-power-silent-films-comeback Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2019-11-26/after-deaths-brightline-answers-to-concerns-over-rail-safety Brightline started test-running trains in 2017. That route now runs from downtown Miami to West Palm Beach. Since then, more than 28 people have been… Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:01:04 GMT /news/2019-11-26/after-deaths-brightline-answers-to-concerns-over-rail-safety Caitie Muñoz /news/2019-11-25/brightline-deaths-prompt-concern-from-desantis-oversight-letter-to-fdot In response to the ongoing spate of fatal accidents along the Florida East Coast rail corridor, Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked Florida Department of… Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:18:19 GMT /news/2019-11-25/brightline-deaths-prompt-concern-from-desantis-oversight-letter-to-fdot Rob Wile