Brightline Says Lawsuit Won't Stop Florida Rail Project

Imagine a new train line is being built to help people get around South Florida.

A company called Brightline is in charge.

Another company, Florida East Coast Railway (FECR), is suing Brightline, saying they didn't negotiate properly and that the tracks can't handle more trains.

Brightline says the lawsuit is not valid.

The new train line, called Coastal Link, will run through Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Brightline is working on agreements to make the project happen, even if the lawsuit continues.

The first part of the project, in Miami-Dade County, is already planned.

The funding for this project hit a temporary snag, but Brightline expects it will be addressed.

Federal, state, and local governments are helping to pay for the project.