Miami-Dade County

Have you witnessed or had a close call or crash with a Brightline train? Let us know

By Allison Beck
A ‘No Train Horn’ sign alerts drivers and pedestrians at a Brightline crossing in Miami.
A ‘No Train Horn’ sign alerts drivers and pedestrians at a Brightline crossing in Miami. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

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Killer Train

Brightline is the deadliest major passenger railroad in the United States. An investigation by the Miami Herald and WLRN reveals the shocking toll and the failures that led to it.

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A yearlong investigation by the Miami Herald and WLRN has revealed that Brightline, South Florida’s higher-speed luxury commuter train, remains the deadliest train line in the United States.

Every day, hundreds of thousands of people encounter Brightline crossings. In some cases, they don’t make it across the tracks.

If you or someone you know has experienced a Brightline train incident, injury or fatality, we want to hear about it. Share your experience with Brightline by filling out the confidential form below. A reporter may reach out to you, but we won’t publish your response without first speaking with you.

Can’t see the form below? Click here to fill it out.

This story was originally published July 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

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Killer Train

Brightline is the deadliest major passenger railroad in the United States. An investigation by the Miami Herald and WLRN reveals the shocking toll and the failures that led to it.

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