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The Tampa Bay region is pushing hard to try and get the Brightline Railway to make its way between Orlando and Tampa.
But two deadly accidents at the same intersection this past week in the Melbourne area have got people talking about safety concerns once again.
“Obviously, it’s top of mind for everyone that’s involved,” said Santiago Corrada, president of Visit Tampa Bay.
Corrada has no doubt the high-speed rail will be a tremendous asset for the Tampa Bay region but is sensitive to the growing number of deadly incidents involving Brightline trains.
“You want to have a system that people will want to take," he said. "It’s all about ridership. So, of course, making those connections is ultimately important, but again, making sure that those riders are safe is paramount."
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