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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has authorized MotivePower Inc. to begin designing and manufacturing SunRail’s locomotives, according to a notice posted on the agency’s web site.

FDOT also has authorized Archer Western Railworks, a joint venture, to begin final design and maintenance mobilization activities required to start building the SunRail corridor. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall, according to FDOT.

In addition, FDOT issued a request for proposals for insurance broker services for the project.

On July 1, Florida Gov. Rick Scott gave the green light for the $1.28 billion SunRail project to proceed when he authorized FDOT to sign a pending Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The project involves a 61-mile commuter-rail line along existing CSX Transportation track in four central Florida counties. The USDOT approved the FFGA in May.