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Orange Blossom Express 
Overview Type Regional rail Status Proposed Locale Central Florida Termini Eustis, FL
Orlando, FLOperation Character At-grade Technical Line length 36 miles Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Operating speed 60 mph Route map Orange Blossom Express route Legend
Eustis 
Tavares Mount Dora 
Orlando Apopka Airport Apopka 
Orlando (Amtrak/SunRail station) 
SunRail
Amtrak Silver Service to MiamiThe Orange Blossom Express is a proposed 36 mile commuter rail system in the Central Florida (Orlando) area. It would connect Eustis, Tavares, Mount Dora, Apopka, and downtown Orlando. In Orlando, connections would be available to Amtrak and to SunRail trains.
The line is currently owned by Florida Central Railroad, who transports freight along the line.
History
Local support for the Express hinged on the approval of the SunRail project, which was approved by the state Senate in December 2009.[1] The system is projected to cost $55 million.[2]
External Links
References
- ^ Donald, David (2009-12-08). "Local delegation weighs in on Sun Rail vote". Daily Commercial. http://www.dailycommercial.com/localnews/story/120809rail. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
- ^ Donald, David (2009-09-19). "Rep. Nelson pushes for commuter rail". Daily Commercial. http://www.dailycommercial.com/localnews/story/091909chamber. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
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Categories:- Passenger rail transportation in Florida
- Transportation in Orlando, Florida
- Proposed public transportation in the United States
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