TCPalm.com: Virgin Trains USA ramps up its interest for a passenger station in downtown Fort Pierce
I had something on this in the original thread, but figured we could use a stations thread.
I had something on this in the original thread, but figured we could use a stations thread.
FORT PIERCE — Virgin Trains USA has ramped up its interest in developing a passenger-station complex on the Fort Pierce waterfront.
The railroad is among five developers that answered the city's call for companies interested in building a mixed-use project with a hotel, a residential component, retail and a parking garage on the vacant H.D. King site downtown, records show.
It is unknown how Virgin Trains' interest in Fort Pierce will impact the other Treasure Coast community where it is discussing a station: Stuart.
Virgin Trains USA, formerly Brightline, on Aug. 27 asked officials in Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Stuart and Vero Beach to submit proposals showing viable station locations and community support. Only Fort Pierce and Stuart showed interest.
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Next stop, Willoughby
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