Florida authorities tell Brightline to lock down Orlando-Tampa passenger-train plan by mid-summer

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“The corridor preferred by Brightline has come with multiple, overlapping issues. Those include the need for cooperation with Central Florida’s SunRail commuter system, for an agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority, or CFX, for use of space along its toll-road system, affirmation from the authority governing Orlando International Airport and approval from Orlando Utilities Commission for use of coal-train rail spur near the airport.” See More . . .

Source: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/transportation/os-ne-brightline-tampa-deal-deadline-20210302-2ioldmcrtzcgbbhtq5xu23jkla-story.html
By: Kevin Spear (ORLANDO SENTINEL)