Heads up!!

Finally! Bright Orange 2 is on the way. Get the camera ready!!!

What's the percentage of those committing suicide or attempting to beat trains across the tracks when the gates are down? I don't think we can blame Brightline for the majority of accidents on the FEC corridor.

We have a lot of people down here that have a problem following the rules. It's very hard to say that Brightline should be on the hook for stupidity and suicide attempts. Education and traffic enforcement when rules are broken are also needed. As for the suicides, all the gates and grade separation in the world won't stop that.

I know, I know!! They won’t stop! Repeatedly and repeatedly! They were not listening. They asked to stay off the tracks. Stay away from the tracks! They are breaking the law.

Finally! Brightline plans to commence Orlando service sometime in 2nd quarter 2023. Long overdue!

https://www.thenextmiami.com/heres-w...Sb4oEZUSFK-58Q

Zzyzx Road has to be one of the best named roads in America.

Brightline West agrees to build wildlife crossings along I-15

By Mick Akers
Las Vegas Review-Journal
February 15, 2023

https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-con...681.jpg?crop=1
"An artist rendering of what the Brightline West high-speed rail line could look like on a portion of the track in the Cajon Pass area in Southern California."(Brightline West)

"The long-talked-about high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and Southern California has cleared another hurdle.

Brightline West entered into an agreement with the California Department of Transportation, known as Caltrans, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to design and build three wildlife crossings across portions of Interstate 15, the company announced Wednesday.

“Roadways and rail lines must be designed to connect, not divide,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “This project will not only protect the precious wildlife and habitat of the Mojave Desert region but will also get people between Las Vegas and Southern California safely and efficiently – preserving one of the most popular corridors in our state..."

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/...-i-15-2729698/

I remember discovering that road while looking over the DesertXpress EIS docs a few years ago. I was like whaaaaaat? I guess in the middle of the desert is the best place to have a sense of humor.

It's certainly better than what else can happen in the desert.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ADTG-GTEo-E/hqdefault.jpg

Guys! Bright Orange 2 has arrived in Orlando, FL today. They make it!! A very long journey from Sacramento, CA.

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Hold it! It's back on! He needed a few changes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDRPBGGGuI8&t=2s

Brightline to start Orlando service sometime in early June 2023.

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/b...KAy1lbJLeBMGPs

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/lo...vSEcB5VQN14pqQ

Getting ready!!

Brightline, rail unions enter deal for train between Las Vegas, Southern California

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/02/21...LY2u7S6ZcwgqGo

Gotta be some in there....

Here in Chicago, at least on the UP-NW Metra route, folks get struck on crossings multiple times throughout the year. Some of them are indeed suicides.

If these are crossings that have proper gates, with adequate warnings.... Then I'm not sure what to say to those folks trying to beat the train. Darwin.

DeSantis would prefer those poor souls to have easier access to guns.

Freedom.

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion...P7Nbzpa2Jj_Tus

Brightline, it's time to pick Treasure Coast station for Orlando-West Palm Beach service

Brightline, Caltrans to sign pact for Apple Valley to Rancho Cucamonga rail line

By Rene Ray De La Cruz
Victorville Daily Press
March 14, 2023

"The California Department of Transportation and Brightline West plan to enter a right-of-way use agreement for a portion of the high-speed rail project along Interstate 15 between Apple Valley and Rancho Cucamonga via the Cajon Pass.

The agreement is designed to advance the development of the privately owned and operated electrified rail project that will connect Las Vegas to Southern California.

The issuance of a notice of intent on Friday kicked off a 15-day public comment period for the proposed lease agreement between Caltrans and Brightline West..."

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/n...h/70001693007/

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Apparently this type of behavior exists outside of Florida too !

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Those people better czech themselves.