MELBOURNE, Fla. — While the Brightline high-speed train passenger service continues to move from Orlando to Miami, there are still no planned stops in Brevard County — but some locals have hopes that could change down the line.
What You Need To Know
- Brightline is a high-speed rail line that connects Orlando and Miami
- Some business owners along the tracks say they would like to see a station nearby
- Brightline has not yet announced plans to create additional stations
Local transportation leaders continue their push for a rail station on the Space Coast, and local business owners say they are hoping it comes to be one day.
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