Sanford – The Florida Department of Transportation announced today that it will operate an additional round-trip train to test customer demand for enhanced SunRail service. The additional daily train will be added to the current SunRail schedule starting on Monday, December 22, 2014, departing the DeBary station and heading Southbound at 9:05 p.m.; arriving at the Sand Lake Road Station at 10:08 p.m. The additional train will then head Northbound,…
SunRail Evening Schedule Change Coming August 25
Affects the 7:15 p.m. heading North from Sand Lake Road Station. Beginning Monday, August 25, SunRail is changing the time of its northbound, 7:15 p.m. train, which runs from the Sand Lake Road Station to points north. The time is being adjusted 15 minutes forward to 7:30 p.m. This is to meet the needs of potential customers, including those who work at the main campuses of Orlando Health and Florida…
SunRail Closed in Observance of The 4th of July
On Friday, July 4, SunRail trains will not be operating during the federal July 4th holiday. Regularly scheduled service will resume Monday, July 7th. Important reminder: Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution, obey all railroad and traffic signals, and look both ways before approaching a railroad crossing and accessing SunRail platforms. The Florida Department of Transportation cares about your safety. Around railroad tracks, please be smart and stay safe….
SunRail Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
On Monday, May 26, SunRail trains will not be operating during the federal Memorial Day holiday. Regularly scheduled service will resume Tuesday, May 27th. Important reminder: Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution, obey all railroad and traffic signals, and look both ways before approaching a railroad crossing and accessing SunRail platforms. The Florida Department of Transportation cares about your safety. Around railroad tracks, please be smart and stay…
Park Avenue Merchants Launch SunRail Rider Promotion
The Park Avenue Merchants Association, a committee of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, has launched “Free Ride Summer,” a promotion aimed at commuters traveling on SunRail. Effective July 9 through September 30, 2014, passengers riding Central Florida’ new commuter rail system are able to take advantage of a variety of discounts at participating merchants with the idea that each promotion would offset the cost of the average trip to…
SunRail Announces Free Service For Passengers Starting May 1
SunRail, Central Florida’s new commuter rail system, will provide free rides for passengers for two weeks beginning the first day of service on May 1st. The free service will last through May 16, with regular revenue service for paying passengers scheduled to begin on May 19. The free service is designed to allow passengers to experience the comfort and ease of commuting on SunRail, and become familiar with SunRail schedules…
SunRail Locomotives Step Up Testing on the Corridor
Orlando – With SunRail service just around the corner, you’ll be seeing a lot more of our sleek new SunRail trains running the rails in your community! For the last two years, the Florida Department of Transportation has been building the first 12 stations, installing a new signal system on the railroad corridor, and adding a second track to ensure reliable service once SunRail begins operations. With the recent arrival…
Train Derailment
Sanford, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal train derailment near the area under construction for the Sanford SunRail station, off of SR 46. The derailment occurred on what’s called a yard track, which is near, but is not part of, the main railroad line on which SunRail trains will run. Contact: Sgt. Kim Montes (407) 797-2707