INSIDE EDITION INVESTIGATION: BRIGHTLINE HIGH-SPEED TRAIN RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS AFTER OVER 180 REPORTED FATALITIES

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LOCATION: Orlando and Miami, FL

STORY DETAILS: INSIDE EDITION special guest correspondent Brooke Baldwin reports on what some are calling the “deadliest train” in America. The Brightline high-speed passenger train, which reaches speeds of up to 125 MPH between Orlando and Miami, Florida, has been linked to over 180 reported deaths since its launch in 2017. The fatalities involved pedestrians and drivers struck on the tracks and has raised ongoing questions and safety concerns.

INSIDE EDITION spoke to a former Brightline conductor, Darren Brown, who says, “In six years, I’ve had 16 fatalities.”

Brightline has not been found at fault for any of the deaths on the tracks. In a statement, Brightline says they follow all federal rail guidelines and are continuing to implement additional safety improvements. Additionally, Brightline says although tragic, all of those fatal train strikes were "the result of illegal, deliberate and oftentimes reckless behavior by people putting themselves in harm's way."

Tune in to INSIDE EDITION Thursday, October 9 for the full investigation.

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