Killer Train
WLRN News, Miami HeraldBrightline, the first private passenger train to open in the U.S. in more than a century, is hailed as a national model for the future of rail. Since 2018, Brightline has sold millions of train tickets in Florida, and now the company is expanding to the West Coast. A yearlong investigation from WLRN News and the Miami Herald uncovers a glaring dark side: Brightline remains the deadliest passenger ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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The future of Brightline may depend upon public dollars for safety upgrades, critical infrastructure and for keeping the company's struggling finances afloat.
Why are some railroad crossings more dangerous than others, according to federal data? Drivers who survived collisions with Brightline trains argue the infrastructure around the tracks put them in harm's way.
The tracks Brightline trains run on were already the deadliest stretch of railroad in the nation in the 1980s and 90s, according to federal data. Have local governments learned anything from that history?
Hear the stories of three people who lost their lives on the tracks, in the words of the loved ones they left behind.
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- Don’t get in the way of a train.
Obey the laws and stay off the tracks. Even a fire truck driver thought they could go past the railroad crossing while the arms were down. You can’t rescue anyone if you’re dead. It’s that simple.
Apple Podcasts1FloridaGator1Card
United States3 months ago - Podcast junkie
I was anxious to listen to this, as I think there is more to Briteline than we know. The series seem to only skin the surface and only covered a handful of the fatalities. I feel like there is just so much more information that could’ve been divulged, more insight. I felt like it left me hanging at the end, unfinished. Maybe there could’ve been solutions, maybe there could be avenues for accountability.…
Apple Podcasts3Podcast junkie01@United States5 months ago - Very interesting
This is an in-depth piece on different aspects of Brightline. You have to listen to each and every episode to get a true sense of the whole story. I think this investigative journalism is well done.
Most Americans don’t truly understand true high-speed rail networks unless you’ve travelled to Europe or Asia where they exist and are highly functional (not always perfect but an asset to their people). The US has a long ways to go and it takes investment but it has to be done properly to make i... more
Apple Podcasts5JZPTUnited States5 months ago - Impressive research
Required listening to help understand the ramifications of the private/public mix of funds touted as the solution to today’s problems, e.g., education, healthcare, prisons, etc.
Apple Podcasts5WLRNlistenerUnited States5 months ago - Weird Reviews
Florida resident here, people are here commenting strange things, indicating their assumption that there are poles/flashing lights everywhere a road crosses a train track, that’s simply not the case in Florida. Although there are many alert devices they aren’t at all intersections. Anyone who walks near EV cars knows they sneak up on you unless they have that fun high pitched Jetsons sound effect.
Apple Podcasts3Coral She-VUnited States6 months ago
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The episodes present a thorough investigation into the Brightline train service, exploring significant safety concerns that have led to it being labeled the deadliest passenger train in the United States. Through personal stories, expert insights, and an examination of public policy, the series critiques the design of railroad crossings, the governance surrounding train safety, and the impact of taxpayer funding on private projects. Episodes feature testimonies from victims' families and local residents, reflecting on the tragic outcomes associated with the train's operations, which frequently intersect with densely populated areas. Noteworthy is the discussion surrounding the narrative of fatalities being predominantly categorized as suici... more
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