Florida train bridge will open less often for boats, more often for trains

The Coast Guard wants to change the schedule for a train bridge in Stuart, Florida. This means trains will cross more often, and boats will have to wait longer for the bridge to open. The change is due to a big increase in train traffic.

For years, the schedule for this bridge balanced boat and train traffic. Now, trains get priority, which means more goods can move through Florida by rail. This could make it harder for recreational and commercial boats to navigate the Okeechobee Waterway, especially during peak seasons.