Press Releases / Safety

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – This week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proud to join transportation partners throughout the state and country to recognize Rail Safety Week and call attention…

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will partner with federal, state, and local agencies to test their disaster response readiness as it relates to SunRail commuter…

Orlando, Fla. – From September 18 to 22, 2023, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and SunRail are joining other State DOTs and organizations nationwide to recognize Rail Safety Week,…

ORLANDO, Fla. – On Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 10-11 a.m., students of Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO) art class in partnership with SunRail and Orlando Museum of Art will showcase…

ORLANDO, Fla. – From September 19 – 23, 2022, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and SunRail are joining other State DOTs and organizations nationwide to recognize Rail Safety Week, reminding everyone…

What: Central Florida’s rail safety landscape is fast-changing due to recent innovations, statewide directives, and planned initiatives. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a media availability at adjacent railroad…

What: Central Florida’s rail safety landscape is fast-changing due to recent innovations, statewide directives, and planned initiatives. FDOT is hosting a media availability at adjacent railroad crossings in Winter Park to…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – From September 21-27, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is joining other DOTs and organizations nationwide to recognize Rail Safety Week and reminding Floridians to be safe on…

Orlando, Fla. – The Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC)/SunRail’s Colonial Drive railroad crossing in Downtown Orlando received new sensor-activated alert signs. The LED ‘DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS’ signs, installed to…

Sanford, Fla – SunRail is conducting overnight testing during the next few days of Positive Train Control (PTC). This will also include daytime testing this weekend. PTC is a computer technology…

Central Fla – SunRail is “Going for Zero” during Rail Safety Week and beyond, as it launches a new and aggressive campaign to stop distractions, collisions and trespassing along the 61.5-mile…

Orlando, Fla. – Expect to see SunRail trains running Sunday morning, Sept. 22 as part of testing for future quiet zones and railroad grade crossing enhancements along the Central Florida Rail…