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Old Posted Jun 26, 2013, 3:30 PM
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This project is still moving forward. I've also been informed that after the Orlando-Miami link comes on-line, studies will start on connecting that line to Jacksonville. Evidently, their development arm is interesting in several downtown Jax properties around the old rail terminal.

State, All Aboard Florida sign deal for Miami-to-Orlando train

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A train that would link Orlando to Miami has taken a giant step closer to becoming reality.

The builders of All Aboard Florida reached an agreement with the state to lay tracks on land along the BeachLine Expressway.

The deal struck by All Aboard Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation likely will be copied this morning by Orlando's main road building agency, which also owns part of the BeachLine.

If the Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority signs off, that would leave All Aboard Florida needing only the approval of its final destination, Orlando International Airport, to complete its route through Central Florida.

Airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell said representatives of the railroad would be meeting with Orlando International officials on Friday to talk about a pact. She would not say how close the sides were to an agreement.
full article: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,5236088.story
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