Brightline testing trains up to 79 mph this week through Vero Beach, Gifford

Thomas Weber, Treasure Coast Newspapers
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Brightline is testing trains up to 79 mph along its rail corridor through the county.

The test stretch is about 6 miles of track between Vero Beach and Winter Beach. Drivers should expect longer wait times at affected crossings as the trains pass. Tests will be conducted 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. through Friday.

Brightline will have flaggers stationed at affected crossings, according to a news release.

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Here are the crossings within the testing corridor:

Winter Beach

  • 69th Street

  • 65th Street

  • Hawk's Nest Golf Course

Gifford

  • 53rd Street

  • Lindsey Road

  • 45th Street

  • 43rd Street

  • 41st Street

Vero Beach

  • Aviation Boulevard

  • 26th Street

  • 14th Street

Thomas Weber is TCPalm's Indian River County government watchdog reporter. You can reach him at thomas.weber@tcpalm.com or 813-545-9113. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

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