# The Fatal Friction of Florida's Private Rail

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Podcast: [Well-Informed & Open-Minded](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-informed-open-minded-7613994)
Published: 2026-03-02T09:29:50+00:00
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Florida’s sleek private rail line promises high-speed travel with upscale comfort—but it also carries a troubling distinction. Brightline has recorded a fatality rate far higher than national and international peers, with most deaths involving pedestrians and drivers circumventing safety barriers on tracks never designed for modern speeds. Despite millions spent on upgrades and enforcement, political resistance to closing risky crossings complicates reform. In this episode, we examine whether luxury rail can overcome its safety and financial headwinds—or whether preventable tragedies will continue to shadow its expansion. https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/01/08/americas-most-novel-train-project-is-too-deadly

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