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CSX Contributes $200,000 to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

October 3, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. said it will contribute $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts underway in the Florida and South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Ian.

Florida to Ships at Sea: ‘Reroute Your Thinking’

October 20, 2021 The Center Square

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s 15 ports and $117 billion maritime trade industry can save Christmas.

Brightline Planning to Build Station at Walt Disney World

November 26, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort reached an agreement to build a train station at Disney Springs, the former Downtown Disney dining, entertainment and shopping complex.

Railroads, Jurisdictions Observe Rail Safety Week

September 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railroads and jurisdictions across the United States and Canada are observing Rail Safety Week.

Feds Award More Than $520,000 in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants

August 14, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently awarded more than $520,000 in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants to law enforcement agencies in several states.

Safety Urged Along Brightline Tracks in Florida

February 8, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

A spate of pedestrian fatalities along the new Brightline rail line in Florida has prompted rail safety advocates to urge caution along the tracks.

Railfanning the Magic Kingdom … Again

July 28, 2017 Todd DeFeo

It is easy to forget that Walt Disney World is home to an amazing railroad collection.

Brightline Unveils New Passenger Trainset for Planned Florida Line

January 12, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

A privately-funded express passenger rail system in Florida is showing off its first trainset. Brightline is planning to open a new passenger rail connection this year between Miami and Orland

Watching Amtrak Stop in Winter Park

August 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Winter Park has a deep railroad history. Today, it is served by long-distance Amtrak trains and SunRail commuter trains.

Railfanning Central Florida’s SunRail on a December Day

August 5, 2015 Todd DeFeo

SunRail officially opened its first phase on May 1, 2014.