Brightline to conduct nighttime high-speed train testing in Central Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Brightline trains will hit maximum speeds later Tuesday as the rail system continues testing in Central Florida.

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Brightline will test the trains during nighttime hours at speeds up to 125 mph.

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The route will run from Orlando International Airport to Cocoa.

Drivers on the 528 may notice the train lights, but there are no public crossings in this area.

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The tests should wrap up by 6 a.m. Wednesday.

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