Brightline will test trains up to 79 mph this week in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brightline will continue critical work on its Orlando extension this week.

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High-speed testing is currently underway in Brevard County.

Passenger trains will reach 79 miles per hour.

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Drivers may notice flaggers at 27 crossings throughout the county as they test the new signal systems and work to commission a second track.

People should be alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossings.

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Brightline reminds the public not to try to beat a train and only cross the tracks when there is a designated crossing.

This round of testing will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday.

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The crossing locations will be in Melbourne, Malabar, Palm Bay and Grant-Valkaria.

Brightline expects to test at speeds of 110 miles per hour later this month.

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