Brightline Trains Florida update

[cirdan]

It looks like what I said about Brightline service to Orlando starting in the summer of 2023 is going to happen after all. Maybe late Summer, but Summer nonetheless. I just hope the testing goes smoothly.

I expect it will go smoothly. The first segment is typically the greatest risk with this type of thing as afterwards they can build on experience and know what to watch out for. I think Brightline is now a well oiled machine and getting better by the day.

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Construction Bridge Edition: Final Girder Installation at the Eau Gallie River

 

[McIntyre2K7]

Brightline's latest tweet.

 

[joelkfla]

Brightline's latest tweet.

11 of 18 trains are "locals" stopping at all stations, 7 are express stopping only at FTL.

 

[jis]

11 of 18 trains are "locals" stopping at all stations, 7 are express stopping only at FTL.

Makes sense to have a mix of stopping patterns instead of having everything stop everywhere.

 

[chrsjrcj]

It looks like the stopping patterns are geared toward commuters heading to Miami in the morning and from Miami in the afternoon.

 

[Caesar La Rock]

Brightline update of the final girder installation at Sebastian River.

 

[jis]

Commuter train service under development along Birghtline route in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties...

Brightline closer to Broward Miami-Dade Commuter Rail deal

Here is the official Coastal Link web site:

Broward Commuter Rail

Planning Broward County Transportation Now & In the Future for mass transit options including, buses, rail, cars, freight, and air.

browardmpo.org

Here is a quick summary slideset (PDF) including the four alternatives for the replacement of the New River Bridge in Fort Laudrdale:

https://browardmpo.org/images/WhatWeDo/Coastal_Link_Commuter_Rail/BCCC_01.12.2021_Item_42_Additional_Material.pdf

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Construction: The Completed Frontenac Improvement Project Full Flight Overview​

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Aventura Station FULL TOUR & FIRST RIDE!​

 

[jis]

Brightline Construction: The Completed Frontenac Improvement Project Full Flight Overview​

Frontenac is in Sharpes, FL which is actually North of where the Brightline route to Orlando branches off. But the interlocking and track layout change feeds into the Cocoa Junction so is part of the Brightline related redevelopment.

 

[Qapla]

the interlocking and track layout change feeds into the Cocoa Junction so is part of the Brightline related redevelopment.

Yes, that is covered in the video

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Construction Bridge Edition: Turkey Creek - December 2022

 

[Caesar La Rock]

Another video from Roaming Railfan. He's posting almost daily now.

 

[Qapla]

Boca Raton mayor says Brightline's arrival in city is 'game-changer'​

If you click on the "Watch on YouTube" link it will take you to the video

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Aventura and Boca Raton Station Grand Openings​

 

[Jovet]

Nice video. I do have a question about the new intermediate signal for the east main track. Since it is positioned halfway into the yard lead switch, how will train engineers know the position of the switch? If the signal is a true intermediate signal, it would not show the switch (or route) position. I understand that FEC signals show route not speed indications. Anyone know how this switch will be signaled, if at all?

It's odd that the intermidate signal is positioned right in the middle of the switch. But, it's a manual-throw turnout (trains will have to stop and get out and throw it), and the turnout is not signaled. The usual practice is to put such a signal right in front of the points of the turnout, so that if it is unlocked or in the Reverse position, the signal will show its most-restrictive aspect to trains approaching the points to warn of that fact.

 

[jis]

It's odd that the intermidate signal is positioned right in the middle of the switch. But, it's a manual-throw turnout (trains will have to stop and get out and throw it), and the turnout is not signaled. The usual practice is to put such a signal right in front of the points of the turnout, so that if it is unlocked or in the Reverse position, the signal will show its most-restrictive aspect to trains approaching the points to warn of that fact.

This point has been raised in several forums and so far we have heard nothing from Florida Dispatching Company on this matter. I will keep you posted if I hear anything from the FECRS folks who have the most contacts with FECR, Brightline and Florida Dispatching Company, who actually dispatch all of FECR and Brightline in Florida.

 

[Caesar La Rock]

 

[joelkfla]

Brightline seats booked to 2 different passengers. @10:50, Car attendant says the system was messed up by Aventura station not opening when planned, and the system erroneously cancelled bookings for both Aventura & Boca.

 

[Touchdowntom9]

Brightline seats booked to 2 different passengers. @10:50, Car attendant says the system was messed up by Aventura station not opening when planned, and the system erroneously cancelled bookings for both Aventura & Boca.

on the bright side, seems like there is a ton of demand

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Construction: ATC20 CP Cocoa to CP Bonaventure Complete Overview​

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Construction: 2022 Year in Review Complete Project Overview​

 

[jis]

Brightline PTC/ATC testing plans

Brightline update: PTC plans outlined for 125-mph operation - Trains

COCOA, Fla. — Brightline crews are set to resume 110-mph tests this Friday, Jan. 6, south of Fort Pierce, Fla., as part of continuing preparations for the passenger operator’s expansion of service to Orlando. The tests in Martin and St. Luicie counties, along an 11-mile stretch of the 129-mile...

www.trains.com

The PTC Implementation Plan can be found at:

Regulations.gov

www.regulations.gov

 

[Qapla]

Brightline Aventura Train Service Review​