WPTV's Ange Toussaint

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Daily train travel is on the rise in Boca Raton, proof that the demand for rail service across Florida is growing.

Brightline says new federal funding will finally bring long-delayed safety upgrades to its South Florida corridor.

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Riders like Sofia Savino say the service has become part of their daily routine.

“I travel a lot to Orlando because my sister lives up there. It’s super easy don’t have to get stuck in traffic,” Savino said.

According to Brightline, ridership across Palm Beach County has increased over the past year. The company plans to expand its Boca Raton schedule from 19 daily trips to 28.

“We’ve seen a lot of

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