Tri-Rail Director Discusses Possible Closure of Rail Service in Exclusive Interview

Tri-Rail director discusses possible closure of rail service in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview, Tri-Rails director, David Dech, tells WPTVs Michael Hoffman theyre still working on ways to conserve funds to keep Tri-Rail running.Tri-Rail riders are still shocked after the announcement that the rail service only has enough money to stay open until July 2027.WATCH BELOW: Michael Hoffman sits down with Tri-Rail director David Dech, in an exclusive interview Tri-Rail director discusses possible closure of rail service…

Tri-Rail chief sees a ‘path forward’ despite DeSantis’ $30m in cuts that could end services in 2027

Tri-Rail has ‘a path forward’ despite a $30 million shortfall in state funding that counties appear unable to bridge, the chief of the agency overseeing the service told WLRN. The future of the train operation, which had 4.5 million riders last year, has been in jeopardy ever since the Gov. Ron DeSantis slashed funding to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), which manages the service, in June SFRTA expected $42.1 million …

Tri-Rail faces 2027 shutdown without engineering a rescue

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Tri-Rail May Be Forced To Shut By 2027 After FDOT Funding Cut

FDOT has told Tri-Rail officials that it wants to cut funding for the train service, which could lead to it shutting down, according to the Palm Beach Post. Tri-Rail was informed by FDOT of the planned cuts earlier this year. Then, on June 30, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a new state budget which FDOT says allows it to proceed with cutting funding. The FDOT contribution would be reduced by $27 million, from $42.1 million to $15 million. Tri-Rail s…