By: Dan Tracy
Source: Orlando Sentinel
The SunRail commuter train derailed on the Senate floor Thursday, likely ending Central Florida’s five-year quest for the $1.2 billion project.
Despite lobbying that continued almost unabated throughout the day, an amendment that would have approved a $200 million insurance policy for SunRail was defeated by a 23-17 vote. A second amendment was pulled without a vote.
“It’ll take some maneuvering to get it done. I think the forces of evil have won,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
