Brightline to begin high-speed testing in Orange, Brevard counties

ORLANDO, Fla. — Brightline will start high-speed testing in Orange and Brevard Counties this week.

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The transportation company will test its trains at 125 miles per hour for the first time along the 35-mile rail corridor that runs along the Beachline Expressway/State Road 528.

The testing will be between the Orlando International Airport and Cocoa.

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Brightline officials said drivers would not be affected since there are no public grade crossings.

Testing will occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day in the spring.

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An intercity passenger rail will soon connect Central Florida and South Florida.

Brightline officials said it is targeting the second quarter of this year to start service.

Video: Brightline rolls closer to opening commuter train services between Miami and Orlando Brightline is sharing new details on the progress towards opening a new commuter train service between Orlando and Miami. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)

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