SunRail transition vote sets stage for Sunshine Corridor expansion talks

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A vote by the governing board of SunRail has set the stage for discussions on a proposed shared corridor with Brightline.

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The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission — made up of Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties, as well as the city of Orlando — unanimously approved the phased transition of the commuter rail system to the local government partners from the Florida Department of Transportation during a March 28 meeting.

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The local governments would take over funding the rail system by the end of 2024, with operating and capital costs capped at $63 million for the first year. Within three years, the governing board will take over running the commuter rail system’s operations from FDOT.

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FDOT shares plan to hand over financial responsibility of SunRail The Florida Department of Transportation will hand over financial responsibility of SunRail to Orlando and the counties the train line runs through on Jan. 1. (WFTV)

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