Florida Central vice president Ben Biscan couldn't be reached at GlobeSt.com's publication deadline to learn when a new proposal would be presented.
But area commercial real estate developers who had hoped the line would usher in a new wave of development through the two-county area tell GlobeSt.com the plan is still alive.
"It was shot down because Lynx people figured the idea wouldn't sell to the state and federal governments which together have millions to contribute to such a venture," a developer familiar with the railroad's plans tells GlobeSt.com on condition of anonymity. "Lynx could have picked up the ball and ran with this one if they wanted to."
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