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New DART CEO faces subpoenas as suburban board reps, Addison mayor weigh in

October 26th, 2026
Ford will make $515,000 annually, a considerable raise from what his predecessor was paid

$5.81 million to improve railroad between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, prepare for future passenger rail service

October 24th, 2026
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration will provide $5.81 million to replace five aging railroad bridges between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. This will make freight rail service safer between those two cities while laying the groundwork for an eventual passenger rail route.

Trinity Metro approves agreements in advance of TEXRail groundbreaking

October 23rd, 2026
Trinity Metro is preparing to build its 2.1-mile TEXRail passenger train extension into south Fort Worth. The Fort Worth transit agency’s board approved new agreements Monday in advance of its Oct. 29 groundbreaking ceremony for the Near Southside/Medical District Station.

Keep your eye on this Texas-Mexico rail link: test trains are running on the South Orient Line, federal CRISI grant announced

October 22nd, 2026
A rail line in deep Southwest Texas that has been idle for over two decades is coming back to life. Test trains are running from the U.S.-Mexico international rail bridge at Presidio to a new U.S. Customs freight car screening facility near the desert town.

Union Pacific, Wabtec announce growth upside in 3rd quarter 2026

October 22nd, 2026
Class 1 railroad Union Pacific, and a major provider to the freight rail and passenger transit sector, Wabtec, both reported strong income gains during the 2026 3rd quarter. Both have strong roots in Texas.

Central Texas leaders look to Miami for passenger rail lessons

October 21st, 2026
As Central Texas continues to grow, the idea to connect Austin and San Antonio by rail continues to be top of mind for local business and regional leaders. This week, they traveled to Miami to study its transportation system, including Brightline’s passenger rail service.

Panhandle short line railroad receives $24.6 million federal grant for upgrades

October 21st, 2026
U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that the Panhandle Northern Railroad LLC has been selected to receive up to $24,673,810 in federal funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program for its Revitalizing America’s Industrial Lifelines (RAIL) project.

Hillwood builds $20 million freight bridge at Alliance Texas to expand BNSF rail access

October 21st, 2026
Hillwood Company is constructing a $20 million private heavy haul bridge at AllianceTexas, connecting more than 15 million square feet of distribution, logistics and manufacturing space directly to BNSF Railway’s Alliance Intermodal Facility. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2027.

From new rail connections to enhanced safety: How DART is shaping the future of North Texas transit

October 21st, 2026
As North Texas continues to grow, so does the need for transportation options that connect residents to jobs, schools, entertainment and everyday opportunities.

Texas scores $106 million in eight Federal Railroad Administration grants for a basket of projects

October 20th, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $2.3 billion into freight and passenger rail projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

BNSF partners with Overhaul security company to stem cargo train thefts

October 15th, 2026
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BNSF Railway has announced an expanded partnership with Overhaul, a global leader in real-time risk monitoring and cargo security protection. This step is in response to issues with supply chain security for its rail shipping customers.

Heartland Flyer customers benefit from $8 million in station accessibility improvements

October 13th, 2026
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Amtrak passengers have a more welcoming experience at two Oklahoma stations following about $8 million in improvements. Amtrak Heartland Flyer trains stop in Norman and Pauls Valley twice daily on the route between Fort Worth, Texas, and Oklahoma City.

Save the date for the 2027 Southwestern Rail Conference - April 5/6, 2027

October 13th, 2026
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Texas Rail Advocates announces that the 23rd annual Southwestern Rail Conference will be held Monday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 6, 2027 at the Hurst Texas Conference Center.

Would you take a train to avoid San Antonio's I-35 traffic?

October 11th, 2026
How many times have delays on San Antonio's I-35 made you late to an event? For some Texans, navigating construction, crashes or overzealous drivers is so inconvenient that they're looking for other options.

Elon Musk said The Boring Company is working on a high-speed tunnel that could carry passengers between Austin and San Antonio in less than 30 minutes.

September 20th, 2026
Elon Musk said The Boring Company is working on a high-speed tunnel that could carry passengers between Austin and San Antonio in less than 30 minutes.

Texas House Transportation Committee on funding hears ideas from TRA, others on what the state needs

September 2nd, 2026
September 2, 2026 - TRA Newswire - The Texas House Transportation Subcommittee on Funding held its interim hearing in Corpus Christi today and heard from invited testimony and public comments on the needs of Texas for roads, rail, aviation and ports.  Texas...

Panhandle Northern Railroad uses new rail technology to keep its trains on track

September 2nd, 2026
September 2, 2026 - TRA Newswire -IT'S HOT! No one has to tell you that in summer in Texas. So what happens to steel rails that heat up in the summer and contract in the winter when you have such...

Paul Treangen, TNW Corp CEO to step down in December; former President of Texas Short Line Railroad Association

August 26th, 2026
August 6, 2026 - TRA Newswire -TNW Corporation CEO Paul Treangen, who led the company for the past 12 years will step down from his position effective December 31. Treangen, who has 40 years in the short line rail industry,...

Texas Senate Transportation Committee hears testimony on rail-xing funding windfall; Chairman Parker asks for ideas

August 25th, 2026
August 25, 2026 - TRA Austin - Fresh from an announcement August 14th that the state will receive three quarters of a billion dollars in federal rail crossing funds, Texas Senate Transportation Chairman Tan Parker asked those giving testimony at a hearing...

Senator Tan Parker: applauds funding agreement for the Heartland Flyer; Amtrak to continue with $17 million station improvements

August 25th, 2026
August 25, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Texas secured the future of one of its most vital regional rail connections today with the signing of an agreement among the Texas Department of Transportation, and Amtrak to sustain the Heartland Flyer, the...

Laredo’s new rail capacity and the future of North American trade

August 24th, 2026
August 24, 2026 - Texas Railroad Association - For generations, Laredo has served as one of the principal gateways connecting the economies of the United States and Mexico. Today, everything from automobiles and agricultural products to appliances, electronics and manufacturing components...

Tale of two routes: More revealed about passenger rail study connections between Austin and San Antonio

August 22nd, 2026
August 22, 2026 - TRA Newswire -We're learning more details about a second study for future passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio that could run trains primarily above-ground at speeds up to 125 miles per hour. It's one of...

Austin light rail funding lawsuit returns to appeals as early utility work continues

August 22nd, 2026
August 22, 2026 - Jakob Schmidt, TRA Austin Community Liaison -Preconstruction work continues Crews with Austin Transit Partnership are carrying out field investigations and early utility work along the future rail alignment, KXAN reported. Chip Picheloup of Austin Rail Constructors, the primary...

BNSF continues historic commitment to support passenger rail

August 20th, 2026
August 20, 2026 - BNSF.com - Susan Green, Staff Writer -As a freight railroad, we can move just about anything. But we also help move people by supporting commuter rail.This continues a tradition that started with our famed predecessor lines...

Houston's CMC Railroad refinances $88 million to expand infrastructure, 1,100 new railcar storage spaces

August 20th, 2026
August 20, 2026 - TRA Newswire -CMC Railroad, LLC, the rail service partner for Gulf Inland Logistics Park, announced the closing of an $87.9 million credit facility with Bank of Texas, a division of BOK Financial. The facility refinances CMC...



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