Brightline suspends service between Orlando and West Palm Beach due to flooding
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Brightline temporarily suspended train service between Orlando and West Palm Beach Monday because of high water affecting the rail corridor in Brevard County.The company said maintenance personnel are on scene and service will resume when conditions allow trains to move safely through the area. No timeline for reopening was announced.The suspension comes as heavy rain brings flooding concerns across Central Florida, with a flood watch in effect for much of the region through 7 p.m. Monday.Flooding disrupts travel and schoolsFlooding also prompted Brevard County schools to cancel Monday classes. In West Melbourne, police urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel after flooded roads left vehicles stranded.Brightline service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally, according to the company.Inspections required before service resumesRail infrastructure teams are monitoring conditions throughout the corridor in coordination with Flori