Railfanning Central Florida’s SunRail on a December Day
WINTER PARK, Fla. — SunRail officially opened its first phase on May 1, 2014.
The 31-mile-long Phase 1 operates over the former CSX “A” Line. The 12-station line runs through Volusia and Orange counties and into Downtown Orlando.
A second phase is currently in the works and is slated to open in 2017. SunRail is The Sunshine State’s second commuter rail system. Tri-Rail in Miami was the first.
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Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and The Travel Trolley.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A Walt Disney World cast member was killed early Sunday morning (July 5) when two monorails collided at the Ticket and Transportation Center. The cast member, a 21-year-old, was piloting a monorail that crashed into a second train, according to published reports. “Today, we mourn the loss of our fellow cast member. Our hearts go out to his family and to those who have lost a friend and co-worker,” OrlandoSentinel.com quoted Walt Disney World spokesman Mike Griffin as saying. “The safety of our guests and cast members is always our top priority. The monorail is out of service and we will continue to work closely