Brightline, a provider of eco-friendly intercity rail in America, along with its contractor Kaufman Lynn, has held the topping-off ceremony for its Boca Raton railway station and parking garage in Florida, US.
The station is located at 101 NW 4th Street.
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The ceremony marks a milestone as the vertical and structural work has been finished, with the focus now being on completing the interiors.
Brightline president Patrick Goddard said: “Our construction teams are working across South Florida and throughout the state to connect Florida like never before and we can’t wait to connect to Boca.
“Boca which has become a hub for technology and innovation, and the new station will allow us to connect visitors and locals to this thriving city with modern, eco-friendly transportation.”
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Following completion, the station will be Brightline’s fourth in Florida state, linking travellers in Boca Raton to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
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By GlobalDataThe company’s fifth expansion station in Aventura will also open this year followed by service to Orlando next year.
Brightline is expected to commence passenger service to Boca Raton before the end of this year.
Situated on a 1.8-acre site across from Mizner Park and next to the downtown library, the Boca station will feature 22,000ft2 of space that will include its signature autonomous MRKT and SMART and PREMIUM lounges.
The station is expected to offer a seamless experience. On exiting the station building, a traveller will be greeted by the platform and access level boarding onto the train.
A 455-space parking garage will service the Boca station.
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said: “It’s a game changer for Boca Raton to have a Brightline station in our downtown.
“Our residents and business know how much it means to be a key part of a major transportation network. We’re excited to see the line build out to Orlando and possibly beyond.”
For the construction of the Boca Raton station, Brightline received a CRISI grant for $16.4m.
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Image: The topping-off ceremony marks a milestone as the vertical and structural work has been finished at Boca Raton station in Florida. Credit: Brightline.
