2025-21897Notice

Florida Railroad Scores Operation Approval in Small Town

Published Date: 12/4/2025

Notice

Summary

Florida Midland Railroad Company, LLC is set to start running trains on a 2.87-mile rail line in Haines City, Florida, that was previously abandoned. The City of Haines City owns the track, and FMID will provide rail service without changing ownership. Operations are expected to begin around December 18, 2025, with annual revenues under $5 million, so no big money or carrier status changes are involved.

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Haines City rail service restored

If you run a business in Haines City that ships or receives freight, Florida Midland Railroad Company (FMID) will provide common-carrier rail service on the 2.87-mile Haines City Spur owned by the City. FMID intends to begin operations on or shortly after December 18, 2025, and will operate as a Class III carrier.

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Key Dates

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12/4/2025
12/18/2025

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