ORLANDO, Fla. — Brightline trains will soon be able to accommodate more passengers, thanks to a newly awarded grant.
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The nearly $34-million in funding will allow Brightline to extend trains from five coach cars to seven.
The Federal Railroad Administration Restoration and Enhancement Grant will help Brightline meet the urgent need for more passenger space on intercity rail service from Miami and West Palm Beach.
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“The funding allows us to expedite new passenger cars into service and with that capacity, increased availability for the South Florida traveler,” Brightline Florida president Patrick Goddard said.
The grant is set to fund the project over the next two years.
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