The FIRST SunRail Train to go to DeLand! SunRail Groundbreaking Ceremony For BRAND NEW Station

On Monday, May 21st, 2023, SunRail officially announced the start of construction of the 17th and final station on the A-line corridor (The Sunshine corridor from the Airport to Disney is still in the works, don't worry) And held a groundbreaking ceremony with a special 3-car train to take connoisseurs to the event in DeLand, making it this ride the FIRST ever SunRail train to bring passengers to DeLand, with the official station projected to open in 2024. About 400 of us boarded the train and watched the ceremony take place, ending with an incredible speech from Volusia County Chair Member Jeff Brower. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this coverage of this historic event!
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[@amtrakengineered2461]

I was there the day before the groundbreaking

[@enjoystraveling]

I wonder how far the train station is from the actual town of Deland and where they have a shuttle there for people who don’t have a car there or don’t have a pick up but just wanted to walk through the town shops.

[@RandomRailfan828]

Great video man, love to see Sunrail advancing and evolving, plus nice catches too!

[@KCSRailstudios]

Thank you. I agree, the expansion is definitely necessary!

[@jocounelis]

Kudos. Thank you.

[@Devon-mm4fi]

do you have to go to 15a to catch Votran to Amelia

[@johncompton88]

If the number of railfans along the route greeting them is an indication of success... we are off to a great start or finish I guess.

[@Devon-mm4fi]

will Votran provide à bus from there to Amelia

[@LucidFL]

5:32 hes talking about cost for the government, not ticket price

[@AlexTraxxas]

I womder if it will just refurbish the existing platform or make it a fully functional double track station.

[@KCSRailstudios]

They explain in the video and show a render of what the new station will look like