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FRA data shows 2025 was rail industry's safest year on record, way better than trucking; UP & BNSF best year ever

March 30th, 2026
March 30, 2026 - TRA Newswire -New Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety data shows that 2025 was the safest year on record for the rail industry, with improvements across almost every safety metric.Highlighted by the Association of American Railroads (AAR),...

North Texas service organization pushes for continuing Heartland Flyer service in Gainesville

March 30th, 2026
March 30, 2026 - TRA Newswire -A non-profit, service organization at the top side of North Texas has joined forces with city, business leaders and other organizations to let the state of Texas know that their daily Heartland Flyer train...

President / CEO of DART, Nadine Lee, announes she is leaving the transit agency

March 26th, 2026
March 26, 2026 - TRA Newswire -DALLAS — Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) President & Chief Executive Officer Nadine S. Lee has informed the DART Board of Directors that she will not seek an extension of her current contract, concluding...

Tan Parker named as chairman of Texas Senate Transportation Committee; other Senate changes announced

March 24th, 2026
March 24, 2026 - TRA Austin -Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick completed some shuffling of seats on Senate Committees this week and has named four members to fill positions going into the 2027 legislative session. The chairs of standing and...

More transit options for 2026 FIFA World Cup transit riders in June, buses and added trains

March 23rd, 2026
March 23, 2026 - TRA Newswire -When tens of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans from around the world arrive in North Texas this coming June, they will find some expanded transit options to get them around Dallas-Fort Worth. Maybe...

Trinity Railway Express’ $43.5M double-track project moves forward with new contracts

March 23rd, 2026
March 19, 2026 - FortWorthReport.org, Eric E. Garcia -The Trinity Railway Express passenger train could become faster and more efficient through a $43.5 million double-track project intended to aid the growing line.The commuter service — a joint operation of Fort...

Community outreach event: Come chat with Texas Rail Advocates at the Dallas Great Train Show March 28-29

March 23rd, 2026
March 23, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Come out to the Dallas Great Train Show Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 and visit with Texas Rail Advocates to learn how we are helping to support more trains to more places...

More presenters announced for Southwestern Rail Conference May 18-19; freight and passenger rail discussions

March 18th, 2026
March 18, 2026 - TRA Newswire -The 22nd Annual Southwestern Rail Conference, May 18-19 at the Hurst Texas Conference Center, will bring together an outstanding group of presenters to discuss important freight and passenger rail issues and new developments.A special...

BNSF holds groundbreaking ceremony for major North Texas logistics center at Gunter

March 18th, 2026
March 18, 2026 - TRA Newswire -After a lawsuit and several years of negotiations with a tiny north Texas city, BNSF Railway and Gunter Texas officials shook hands and held a groundbreaking ceremony for Logistics Center North Dallas, a complex...

Amtrak eyes I‑20 corridor passenger expansion

March 18th, 2026
March 16, 2026 - ktbs.com - SHREVEPORT La. - Amtrak officials are looking to expand travel across several southern states, and with new data centers coming to the area they have to find ways to help people get around.An expansion of...