Brightline has taken another step forward in its plans to build All Aboard Florida, a passenger rail service connecting Central to South Florida.
- Federal agency gives Brightline OK for grade crossing design plans
- Design plans are for Brevard, Indian River counties
The company said Wednesday that its final grade crossing design plans for Brevard and Indian River counties was given approval by the Federal Railroad Administration.
"Today we have achieved another significant step towards the completion of our project," Brightline said in a statement. "The agency has now completed its review of our plans for Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Brevard counties and affirmed that we are in full compliance with applicable requirements."
Brevard officials think a Space Coast stop for All Aboard Florida will boost ridership numbers because of Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral and the beaches.