Lege Trend. HSR Bill. Read the Bill. 4 Points from the Bill. 2 Responses from HSR.

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Florida Legislature is moving a high speed rail bill that will:

  • require HSR rail companies operating trains at speeds in excess of 80 mph to install safety features

  • require HSR to pay the cost of maintaining rail crossings

  • require HSR to pay for fencing along sections of its tracks where pedestrians could be at risk

  • require HSR to help train first responders in the event of an accident involving passenger trains or hazardous materials

2 Repsonses from HSR:

  • The bill has little do to with safety
  • The bill is centered on derailing the private rail project

Florida HB 572 (2017)

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