Brightline
Coverage of Brightline in the Nexus archive.
- Woman suffers broken hand, busted lip after collision involving car, Brightline train
A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Fort Lauderdale, dragging the car and injuring the female driver, who sustained a broken hand and busted lip. The woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the incident remains under investigation.
- Woman injured after Brightline train hits car in Fort Lauderdale, witnesses say
A woman was injured when her car was struck by a Brightline train at a Fort Lauderdale crossing, according to witnesses. The incident occurred early Monday morning, with the woman attempting to beat the train by driving around lowering arms but being dragged nearly a football field's length down the tracks. A bystander, Victor Carvalho, assisted her after the crash.
- Driver hospitalized after van collides with Brightline train in Hallandale Beach
A driver was hospitalized with minor injuries after their van collided with a Brightline train near Dixie Highway and East Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The incident occurred when the driver bypassed a gate crossing, and 7News reported the van and train were seen on the tracks post-collision.
- Brightline train collides with vehicle on tracks in Hallandale Beach, causing traffic delays
A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Hallandale Beach, causing traffic delays on Hallandale Beach Boulevard near Dixie Highway. Authorities are investigating the incident and advising drivers to avoid the area due to lowered crossing gates and flashing warning lights.
- Bicyclist fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, shutting down WB State Road 84
A bicyclist was fatally struck by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, leading to the closure of westbound lanes on State Road 84. The Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating the incident, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
- West State Road 84 closed in Fort Lauderdale after pedestrian killed by Brightline train
A pedestrian was killed by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, leading to the closure of westbound lanes on West State Road 84 for investigation. This incident occurred near Marina Mile and follows a similar fatal train-related event in the same area approximately 12 hours earlier, where a 25-year-old woman was struck and killed, which authorities suspect was a suicide.
- Woman killed after being struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale
A woman was killed after being struck by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale around 9:20 p.m. Thursday night. Authorities found her dead at the scene near West Broward Boulevard, which is now closed in both directions. The investigation is ongoing, and drivers are being directed to use alternate routes.
- Brightline Fields Bankruptcy-Loan Bids While Hoping for a Suitor
Brightline is seeking bankruptcy-loan bids while searching for a potential buyer or partner. The company operates a train service in Miami.
- Brightline Senior Bonds May Recover Just 44 Cents: CreditSights
Brightline Senior Bonds may recover just 44 cents, according to CreditSights. The news affects passengers who board Brightline trains, such as those in Aventura, Florida. This recovery rate is significantly low.
- Florida’s Ailing $6 Billion Rail Line Has Debt Vultures Circling
Florida's $6 billion rail line is facing financial difficulties, attracting debt vultures. The Brightline train operates in Miami. The project's financial struggles may lead to significant changes.
- Kushner-Backed Israeli Firm Moves to Defend Its Brightline Bonds
Kushner-backed Israeli firm is defending its Brightline bonds. The firm is involved in a train project in Miami, Florida. The project is taking place amidst booming south traffic.
- Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
Passenger railroads are experiencing increased ridership as gas prices reach their highest level since the Iran war began. Brightline, a private railroad in Florida, reported its best month ever in March.