A ‘Death Train’ Is Haunting South Florida
A ‘Death Train’ Is Haunting South Florida
The Brightline, a sleek and fast private high-speed rail operating between Miami and Orlando, has been lauded as the future of U.S. rail. However, it has gained notoriety as the "Death Train" due to an alarmingly high number of fatalities, far exceeding other commuter lines. While Brightline attributes these incidents to reckless behavior, investigations suggest the high accident rate stems from the train operating at high speeds through numerous flat grade crossings in densely populated urban areas, transforming once-familiar environments into dangerous zones. This article explores the various factors contributing to these deaths, the company's financial challenges despite public funding, and the broader societal debate over public versus private investment in critical infrastructure like rail.
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it can be easy to fall in love with trains, especially traveling to other cities and countries that are built around them.
getting them to work in the united states will not be a story of transplanting those experiences here. our cities are more sprawling, our government distrust is tighter and our cars are everywhere.
it's still worth re-imagining, celebrating the varied success stories around the country and wanting better. even if we don't know how just yet.
lastly, the images of those graded tracks, those haunt me...
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