That compares to 18,108 on July 4. Despite the disappointing figures, rail leaders are already looking ahead to expanding the system — with the help of extension of the state rail tax surcharge.

Three South Florida counties must pay millions of dollars to keep Tri-Rail, the 73-mile commuter rail system, up and running, the executive director of Tri-Rail told leaders Friday.

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We could just grab our bags and head on up and relax on our way to our vacation or wherever we’re going." Eddie Russell from downtown Kansas City also likes the idea of a rail system.