South Florida Trains Amend Anti-Crash Safety Protocols
Published Date: 3/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority wants to update its safety system that helps trains avoid crashes. This change affects the trains and passengers in South Florida and aims to keep everyone safer without extra costs right now. The public can share their thoughts before the decision is final in early 2025.
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South Florida train safety update
On February 3, 2025 the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority asked to amend its positive train control safety system for trains and passengers in South Florida. The change is meant to keep riders safer and the notice says there are no extra costs right now; the Federal Railroad Administration is taking public comments before a decision expected in early 2025.
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