KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Kissimmee made the SunRail a high priority in its recently approved budget.
As part of its annual planning, the city commission identified key strategic priorities to guide its 2026 budget. According to the city, these priorities help direct resources to where they are needed most and inform staff’s approach to implementation. In the list of “high priorities” is the SunRail.
“I think it’s a great way to get around without having to drive,” rider Maria Torres told News 6.
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The 61-mile SunRail route runs from DeLand to Poinciana, with 17 stations, including one in Kissimmee. The city’s budget highlights “Goals/Outcomes, Report with Options, Define City’s Role, Direction, City Actions and Funding,” for the SunRail Service and Hours Expansion.
News 6 reached out to Kissimmee to discuss this priority.
“At this time, we don’t have any additional details to share regarding the SunRail service and hours expansion. We understand the interest in this priority, and we’ll be sure to follow up with any updates or developments as they become available,” a Kissimmee spokesperson said.
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While the city has not yet shared specifics, riders are excited that it is being made a priority, with some hoping to see service expanded to Saturday and Sunday.
“On the weekends that I’m off, I like to go places, and then if they’ve got SunRail working on weekends, I’ll be able to do so,” Carlos Alvarez said.
“I think it would be a good idea for people to be able to go somewhere in downtown Orlando during the weekends,” Torres added.
Starting next year, the Florida Department of Transportation will hand over SunRail operations to the four counties it passes through and the city of Orlando. Seminole County recently approved $11.5 million to cover its operating costs, while Volusia County added $1.2 million to its budget for the train.