Watch out for the SunRail train Sunday in downtown Orlando

Don’t get excited on Sunday (6/30) when you see a SunRail train in downtown Orlando.

Much to everyone’s disappointment SunRail still does not operate on weekends, but you will see a SunRail train this Sunday because the railroad is testing future quiet zone areas in downtown.

In quiet zones, trains don’t routinely sound their horns at crossings. Typically enhanced visual warnings and barriers are installed to keep people and vehicles out of the crossing as the train is approaching. Quiet zones help reduce noise complaints.

During the Sunday morning testing, the SunRail train will make multiple trips through the downtown corridor using both the northbound and southbound tracks between Highland Avenue and Columbia Street and will include crossings at Livingston Street, Robinson Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street, Central Boulevard, Pine Street and Church Street.

To be clear, the test train will not be picking up passengers on Sunday. As always, be careful around railroad tracks. Don’t let traffic lights leave you stranded on the tracks. Don’t ignore the flashing railroad crossing lights or go around the railroad crossing arm, even if you think there’s no train approaching. Amtrak trains use the SunRail tracks 4 times every day, and freight trains use the tracks during off-peak hours, early in the morning and weekends.