About SunRail
SunRail is the Central Florida commuter rail system operated by the Florida Department of Transportation between DeBary and Poinciana. Service began in 2014 along the historic CSX A-line, which FDOT purchased to enable both passenger service and CSX route reroutes. Background context on the carrier's history is also catalogued in the North American Rail Atlas & Route Encyclopedia.
Operator Profile
- Headquarters
- Sanford, FL
- Founded
- 2014
- Routes catalogued
- 1
- Stations served
- 5
- Total route miles
- 61 mi
- States served
- 1
Fleet
MotivePower MPXpress MP32PH-Q locomotives and Bombardier BiLevel cars constitute SunRail equipment. Equipment assignments rotate as new orders are delivered and existing rolling stock is retired or rebuilt; consult individual route pages for current information.
Capital plan and modernization
The DeLand extension opened in 2024, and a planned northern Orlando International Airport branch is in early planning. Quarterly capital-plan progress is tracked in the Passenger Rail Advocacy & Reform Quarterly.
Routes operated by SunRail
The table below lists all SunRail services catalogued in the RailRover index, sorted by distance. Each entry links to a full route page with stations, fares, and timetable references.
| Route | Type | Endpoints | Distance | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunRail | Commuter Rail | DeLand ↔ Kissimmee | 61 mi | Weekday peak service |
States served
SunRail service touches 1 state in the RailRover index. Each state hub aggregates every operator's service through that state on a single page.
Booking and ticketing
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel on SunRail, visit the carrier's official booking site or app directly. Many of the same trip-planning principles that apply to Amtrak — advance purchase saves significantly, multi-ride passes are heavily discounted on commuter services, group sales unlock 60% off Saver coach for parties of 8 or more — apply across operators. For a deeper walkthrough, see the RailRover guide to buying tickets and saving on fares, the field guide to onboard Wi-Fi and power outlets, and the baggage rules reference. Independent fare-watch newsletters such as the Commuter Rail Operators Reform Brief publish current promotional fare summaries.
Further reading on SunRail
- Riding SunRail: a first-timer's system tour
- Equipment census and locomotive roster of SunRail