Progressive Railroading, 7/21:
Brightline marks progress on MiamiCentral transportation hub
On Monday, the first of 247 massive precast concrete beams was lifted into place at Brightline's MiamiCentral transit-oriented development.
About four beams will be installed each day over the next eight to 10 weeks, Brightline officials said in a press release.
A crane lifts the first precast concrete beam into place at Brightline's MiamiCentral hub.
Photo: Brightline
Produced in Tampa, Fla., and trucked to Miami, the beams will sit on spring vibration isolators on top of the 50-foot-high rail column capitals. The isolators prevent vibration throughout the structure of the building.
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