Officials break ground on new SunRail station; see where

DELAND, Fla. — SunRail is extending its reach northward with a new station in DeLand.

Officials gathered to break ground on the new DeLand SunRail Station, located at 2491 Old New York Ave., on Monday morning.

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The new station will extend SunRail service by adding 12.2 miles from the DeBary Station up to DeLand. SunRail currently has 16 stations from DeBary to Poinciana along a 49-mile corridor.

Officials said the DeLand Station will be the 17th, fulfilling the original vision for 17 stations in the SunRail Commuter Rail System across Central Florida.

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