Story: Virgin/Brightline/FEC Trains about to become Quieter. Deadlier, Too?

By Marie Puleo, Pompano Beach Reporter

“There have been dozens of deaths and injuries in Broward and Palm Beach Counties on the FEC Railroad tracks since the launching of Brightline less

Brightline Train going through an at-grade crossing in Broward County.

than two years ago.  The most recent happened this weekend up in Lake Worth. Obviously people should have learned by now:  When the gates are down, stay off the tracks.  But they haven’t.  The rate of deaths and injuries occurring on our tracks is among the highest in the country.  It seems to me that getting rid of any warning indicators can’t make the situation better and might even make it worse.  The horns shouldn’t be necessary but unfortunately we need to protect our neighbors who can’t stay off the tracks.”

Read the story here:
http://pointpubs.com/pompano-beach-deerfield-beach-news-trains-brightline-virgin-fec-whistles-silenced/