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Central Texas short line is coming back to life, last operated in 2019
April 1st, 2026
April 1, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Rail operations are coming back to life at a Central Texas short line railroad that hasn't seen service since 2019. Denver -based OmniTRAX, a short line and real estate development company, is completing infrastructure investments...
Greenbrier & TTX unveil 250th U.S. Anniversary painted rail cars at Cleburne shops; public event April 11
March 31st, 2026
March 31, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Today, dignitaries, employees, public officials and over 30 U.S. military veterans from both Greenbrier Companies and TTX, the nation's largest railcar pooling company, were on hand for a private unveiling of five brand-new boxcars, adorned...
Former Texas Central Exec, Congressman Moulton, calls for investment in high speed rail
March 31st, 2026
March 31, 2026 - TRA Newswire -A Dallas to Houston high-speed train trip could be achieved in just 60 minutes with the newest breakthroughs in rail technology, according to a former Texas Central executive, now serving in Congress.Congressman Seth Moulton...
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...