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SunRail Will Run Full Schedule Tuesday

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Fares still waived

SunRail will run its regular schedule Tuesday, September 19, 2017; beginning with the 5:06 a.m. southbound train. As SunRail resumes regular service, it will continue to waive fares on Tuesday. As SunRail trains run, crews will continue to perform work along the rail corridor, but SunRail will make every effort to keep travel delays to a minimum, by navigating the corridor safely, while the work takes place.
SunRail is also working to provide additional days of service/credit to SunCard pass holders that were affected by the service suspension. Please contact Customer Service Center at 855-724-5411, Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. for further assistance. SunRail urges passengers to register their SunCards at SunRail.com, if they have not done so already. This will expedite the process and ensure that all passes that were valid during the suspension are adjusted accordingly. SunRail appreciates your patience as it completes this process.
As regular service resumes, please be careful around trains, railroad crossings and on SunRail platforms. Be smart. Be safe.
For more information, log on to www.sunrail.com.

Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting August 30, 2017

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The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Wednesday, August 30, 2017 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Metroplan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801. This meeting site is conveniently located near the Church Street Station platforms. Please check SunRail arrival and departure times at www.sunrail.com.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jessica Ottaviano, FDOT Public Information Specialist, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720, or by phone at 386-943-5473, or by email at [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at [email protected].
Questions? Please contact Steve Olson of the Florida Department of Transportation at [email protected] /386-943-5479.
Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. For more information about SunRail, including fares, schedule and station locations, please visit www.sunrail.com.

Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting July 12, 2017

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The Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at LYNX Central Station, in the 2nd floor Multipurpose Room, located at 455 N. Garland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801. The TAC is comprised of appointed city and county officials.
This meeting site is conveniently located near the LYNX Station platforms. Please check SunRail arrival and departure times at www.sunrail.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Jessica Ottaviano, FDOT Public Information Specialist, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720, or by phone at 386-943-5473, or by email at [email protected].
Questions? Please contact Steve Olson of the Florida Department of Transportation at [email protected] /386-943-5479.
Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. For more information about SunRail, including fares, schedule and station locations, please visit www.sunrail.com.

SunRail to Operate Extra Night Train for Pulse Vigil June 12

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SunRail is adding extra service Monday night, June 12 to accommodate those attending Pulse one-year anniversary events, including the Pulse remembrance ceremony at Lake Eola Park. This is an addition to the regularly scheduled trains, which may also offer options to those traveling to and from the downtown Orlando area.
SunRail will run additional service out of Church Street station at 9:47 p.m. heading southbound, and at 10:15p.m. heading northbound from Sand Lake Road station.

  • The southbound train stops at Orlando Health and Sand Lake Road stations
  • The northbound train stops at all stations to the DeBary station, arriving at 11:18 p.m.
  • Regular fares apply
  • Please see the schedule at www.sunrail.com.

SunRail’s transit partner, LNYX is also offering special service. For more information, go to http://www.golynx.com/.
In addition, the Florida Department of Transportation’s I-4 Ultimate project is postponing construction activities that could impact travel in the downtown Orlando area, and is coordinating with the City of Orlando and Orlando Police.
SunRail offering the extra service in support of Orlando United Day – A Day of Love and Kindness, an initiative by the City of Orlando and Orange County Government, as well as the community.
Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. For more information about SunRail, including fares, schedule and station locations, please visit www.sunrail.com.

New Partnership Provides Seamless Way To Travel To Central Florida Zoo

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Starting June 1, animal lovers will have a new way to visit the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens throughout the summer with “Choo Choo to the Zoo.”
SunRail, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, the City of Sanford and the Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have partnered to offer a seamless transit experience to and from the Sanford SunRail station, the Zoo, and Historic Downtown Sanford.
Guests simply need to board SunRail and take the train to the Sanford station. Once there, they will find a free, “Choo Choo to the Zoo”-themed shuttle waiting to transport them to the front gate of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in less than 15 minutes. The shuttle then makes a second stop at the Welcome Center on First Street in Historic Downtown Sanford. Return shuttle times will be timed with scheduled SunRail departures from the Sanford station and posted for customers at the drop off areas at the Zoo and the Downtown Welcome Center.
The pilot Zoo shuttle program will operate from June 1 to September 1, 2017. Also during this time, Zoo attendees can show their SunRail ticket to receive 20 percent off their admission to the Zoo.  A video of the experience can be found here.
“We are excited to give our leisure riders more reasons to experience summer on SunRail and to work with these partners to provide our commuter train as a means of accessing more of the great amenities and destinations in Central Florida,” said SunRail CEO Nicola Liquori.
“The Sanford CRA has made a commitment to providing free transportation from the trains to the City,” said Charles Davis, Chairman of the Sanford CRA Board. “We believe this partnership with the Zoo and SunRail will enhance the downtown Sanford experience. It’s time residents get reacquainted with all Sanford has to offer.”
“The Choo Choo to the Zoo” will allow SunRail riders a convenient and comfortable way to visit the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens while extending the reach of our educational message throughout the Central Florida region,” stated Dr. Philip Flynn III, CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. “As we prepare to open the Bear Awareness Exhibit and Florida Black Bear Habitat this summer, we welcome the opportunity for families to visit two destinations, the City of Sanford and the Zoo, in a single day.”
Media members are invited to the Sanford SunRail station or the Central Florida Zoo for media day on Friday, June 2. The first “Choo Choo to the Zoo” pick-up is 10:00 am at the Sanford SunRail Station to meet trains arriving at 10:06am and 10:10am. Delivery of riders to the Zoo’s front gate is at 10:25am.
For train times and additional information about “Choo Choo to the Zoo”, visit SunRail.com.

Weekend Closure on Taft Vineland Road

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West Taft Vineland will be closed in both directions at the railroad crossing east of Sidney Hayes Road from 9 p.m. Friday, May 12, through 3 a.m. Monday, May 15.
During the closure, traffic will be directed to use South Orange Avenue, Fourth Street and Sidney Hayes Road as a detour. Detour signs will be placed throughout the area to direct drivers.  Access to businesses will be maintained.
The closure is needed as part of SunRail’s Phase II South extension project, which will add approximately 17.2 miles of new rail line between the Sand Lake Road station in Orange County and the Poinciana station in Osceola County. The project also involves double tracking most of the corridor and improving grade crossings.
Please note that schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Updates can be found on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website www.CFLRoads.com.
For construction-related questions, please contact Public Information Coordinator Carolyn Fitzwilliam at 407-637-7461 or by email at [email protected]. Media inquiries should be directed to Public Information Manager Steve Olson at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
The Florida Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution near all railroad crossings and when driving in areas with road construction. Please slow down and stay alert.

Weekend Closure on East Concord Street Approaching I-4 Announced

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Concord Street will be closed in both directions at the railroad crossing between North Orange Avenue and North Garland Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday, May 12, to 3 a.m. Monday, May 15. The closure is necessary to replace the crossing, including construction of new concrete panels and asphalt approaches.
The closure will affect traffic trying to access the on ramp to I-4 westbound from Concord Street. Traffic traveling toward I-4 on Concord Street will be directed to turn left onto North Orange Avenue, right onto Amelia Street, right onto North Garland Avenue to the entrance ramp. Detour route signage will be placed at key locations in the area to direct drivers around the work zone. Access to businesses will be maintained.
The crossing replacement is part of project to improve the tracks and grade crossings within the existing SunRail corridor from the DeBary Station in Volusia County to the Sand Lake Road Station in Orange County.
Please note that schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Updates can be found on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website www.CFLRoads.com. For construction-related questions, please contact Public Information Coordinator Carolyn Fitzwilliam at 407-637-7461 or by email at [email protected]. Media inquiries should be directed to Public Information Manager Steve Olson at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
The Florida Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution near all railroad crossings and when driving in areas with road construction. Please slow down and stay alert.

SunRail Railroad Crossing Work and Road Closure on S.R. 436 Altamonte Springs

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FDOT SunRail
State Road (S.R.) 436/East Altamonte Drive is closing in both directions at the railroad crossing east of South Ronald Reagan Boulevard from 9 p.m. Friday, March 31 to 3 a.m. Monday, April 3. The closure is needed to replace the existing SunRail crossing with new concrete panels and asphalt approaches, which will provide a safer and smoother crossing for motorists.
Detour route signage is placed at key locations in the area to direct drivers around the work zone. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Detour Information:

  • Westbound S.R. 436 traffic will be directed to turn right onto U.S. 17/92 northbound, then left onto Dog Track Road and left onto South Ronald Regan Boulevard to go back to S.R. 436. Local traffic will be permitted to continue west on S.R. 436 to point of the closure.
  • Eastbound traffic on S.R. 436 will be directed to turn left onto South Ronald

Reagan Boulevard, right onto Dog Track Road and then right onto U.S. 17/92 southbound to go back to S.R. 436.
For the latest information on this construction project, please visit www.cflroads.com. Please note bad weather or other unexpected conditions may affect the schedule. Construction concerns? Please contact Construction Public Information Coordinator Carolyn Fitzwilliam by phone at 407-637-7461 or by email at [email protected].
For more information about SunRail routes, schedules, and fares, please visit us at www.sunrail.com. SunRail urges motorists to be careful around trains, railroad crossings and construction. Be smart. Be safe.

SunRail Railroad Crossing Work and Road Closure
on S.R. 436 Altamonte Springs Detour Map

3.30.2017 detour map

SunRail offering service Saturday, March 18

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FDOT SunRail

Three Big Venues

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is pleased to announce that SunRail trains will be running special service this Saturday, March 18 in an effort to offer transportation options to those attending three major venues, as well as other area events. This special service is a privately funded initiative.
Venues this Saturday feature the 58th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, NCAA March Madness 2nd round playoffs at the Amway Center, and an Orlando City Soccer match at the team’s new home stadium Saturday night. SunRail service begins with the first train leaving southbound from the DeBary station at 10 a.m. The last northbound train leaves the Sand Lake Road station at 12:15 a.m. early Sunday morning and arrives in DeBary at 1:18 a.m. Sunday morning. Regular fares apply.
SunRail urges riders to get to the stations at least 30 minutes early, especially if you are purchasing tickets at the vending machines located on the platforms.
For more information about SunRail, including pricing, station locations, as well as the regular weekday schedule, please visit www.sunrail.com.
Saturday SunRail Tips

  • SunRail will be collecting fares on Saturday, March 18, 2017
  • Arrive at the station platforms at least 30 minutes in advance of your train
  • Remember to tap on and tap off with your ticket, so your trip will register
  • Please check the SunRail schedule at www.sunrail.com to make sure you don’t miss your train
  • No food is allowed on the train, nor is smoking allowed on the train and platforms
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the train
  • Non-alcoholic beverages must be in secure, spill-proof containers
  • Please be courteous to others, fold up strollers, store bikes properly as the trains may be crowded
  • Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe.

SunRail Events Saturday, March 18, 2017

Technical Advisory Committee meeting February 16, 2017

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FDOT SunRail
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the second-floor multipurpose room at LYNX Central Station, 455 N. Garland Ave., Orlando, FL  32801.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Jessica Ottaviano, FDOT District Five Public Information, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720, or by phone at 386-943-5367, or by email at [email protected].
Questions? Please contact Steve Olson of the Florida Department of Transportation at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].