August 9, 2018- Today, Brightline announced it launched two new resources for mariners interested in the operations of the New River railroad bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The company has developed a mobile app and website to give mariners access to the latest bridge operating plan for passenger trains, which is updated in real time.
Since Brightline's inception, the company has been working closely with the Marine Industries Association of South Florida to maintain the navigability of the waterway. Through this multi-year engagement, Brightline rehabilitated the bridge and worked with the Florida East Coast Railway to reinstate bridge monitors. Brightline also planned its schedule to facilitate only one closing per hour for passenger trains, as the northbound and southbound trains pass during the same “down” cycle.
The New River Bridge app can be found in both the Android and Apple and online at http://www.nrbinfo.com. These resources are updated in real time and are currently only for the movement of Brightline's passenger trains. Mariners are strongly encouraged to hail the bridge monitor by phone, 305-889-5572, or on VHF channel 9, to receive the most up-to-date information about upcoming bridge movements.
Please visit www.gobrightline.com or download the Go Brightline app to view train schedules and book tickets.
Media Contacts:
Ali Soule, Brightline
305-521-4853