ORLANDO, Florida. – As Hurricane Michael approaches Central Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is suspending SunRail service beginning Tuesday, October 8, 2024. SunRail is expected to remain closed through at least Thursday, October 10, depending on the impact of the storm.
Crews will prepare the railway corridor and render it safe prior to the impending storm. Preparations include:
- Securing railroad gates at 129 railroad crossings on the 61.5-mile railway corridor, including the removal of longer railroad gates
- Inspección y almacenamiento de la flota de trenes SunRail
- Protección del equipamiento ferroviario en todo el corredor ferroviario
After the storm passes, and when conditions stabilize, a complete inspection of the entire railway corridor is necessary to assess the storm’s impact and to prepare the corridor to reinstate rail service for SunRail, as well as freight and Amtrak operations. Restoration of service includes reinstalling gates, removal of any obstruction on the railroad tracks, and conducting safety inspections.
More information about hurricane safety for the SunRail system is available at https://sunrail.com/additional-services/hurricane-season/.
Recuerde tener precaución alrededor de trenes y cruces de ferrocarril. Se inteligente. Estar a salvo.
Obtenga información sobre actualizaciones de servicios y otra información de SunRail siguiendo a @RideSunRail, visitando SunRail.comy descargando la aplicación oficial SunRail.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Public Information Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us o 386-943-5593.