An investigation by the Miami Herald and WLRN has revealed that Brightline, Florida's high-speed passenger train service running between Miami and Orlando, has been responsible for 182 deaths since its inception in 2017. Despite the growing death toll, safety measures along the train's routes remain insufficient. The investigation, conducted by reporters including Brittany Wallman, Aaron Leibowitz, Shradha Dinesh, Susan Merriam, Daniel Rivero, and Joshua Ceballos, highlights the lack of adequate safeguards at crossings and other risk points. While Brightline has carried approximately 4 million passengers in the past year and is argued by some to reduce overall fatalities by providing an alternative to driving, it remains the deadliest passenger train in the United States. The issue has sparked debate about responsibility for the accidents, with some opinion pieces cautioning against blaming victims for the fatalities. Additionally, Florida's recent budget decision to remove $200 million intended for the Coastal Link rail service in Miami-Dade has raised concerns about potential delays in improving railway infrastructure and safety.