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Why high-speed train service has failed to gain traction in the US

July 24th, 2016
July 14, 2016 - Constructiondive.com Getting people from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible is the basic goal of mass transit, and, generally speaking, faster is better. Much of the world, however, is far outpacing the...

San Antonio rail startup strategy to use royalties not eminent domain

July 24th, 2016
July 13, 2016 - San Antonio Business Journal Navigating right-of-way for land development can be like drawing blood from fiercely independent landowners. But a San Antonio technology startup is banking that it has cracked the code to prying some surface rights...

Pro-rail group: Austin rail line would draw hordes of riders

July 24th, 2016
July 12, 2016 - Austin Business Journal Austin could have one of the busiest light rail lines in the nation, according to the group that's pushing City Council to add rail to a potential transportation-focused bond referendum this fall. But Council would...

Texas State Railroad offers special Sunday fares for families

July 24th, 2016
July 24, 2016 - TRA Newswire The Texas State Railroad  wants to help create lasting memories by offering three discounted train rides for families to enjoy this summer.  Sunday Funday Matinees are scheduled for  August 14 and September 18. Trains depart at...

SurfTransBoard denies Texas Central claim as part of national network

July 18th, 2016
Updated July 19, 2016 - TRA Newswire Updated with response from Texas Central The Surface Transportation Board struck a blow to Texas Central Railway today in stating that the board does not have jurisdiction over the railway since it would operate entirely within...

Former TX Transpo official and 2 others join Texas Central High Speed Rail

July 18th, 2016
July 18, 2016 - TRA Newswire Texas Central railway CEO Tim Keith announced that the high speed rail project added three key players today to their roster, including a former Texas Transportation Commission member. In a news release, Keith announced that "it's...

Finally! TxDOT announces August public meetings on TX-OK Rail Study

July 9th, 2016
July 9, 2016 - TRA Newswire The Rail Division of the Texas Department of Transportation will hold three public meetings in August to inform the public of their planning-level study for passenger rail along the I-35 corridor. The long awaited meetings will...

Dallas-Fort Worth high-speed rail plan draws worldwide interest

July 7th, 2016
June 20, 2016 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Officials from railroads in France, China, attend forum Bullet trains would connect Dallas, Arlington, Fort Worth Proposals to build system due Aug. 31 BY GORDON DICKSON   ARLINGTON - High-speed rail is a touchy subject in much of Texas, where...

Served by 3 Class 1's: Joint venture to construct intermodal fuel terminal in Beaumont

July 7th, 2016
June 28, 2016 - Progressive Railroading Green Plains Inc. and Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Partners have formed a joint venture to construct and operate an intermodal fuels terminal at Jefferson's existing terminal in Beaumont, Texas. The 50-50 joint venture is expected to...

Trolley Rails to be Welded Soon in El Paso

July 7th, 2016
June 30, 2016 - MassTransit Magazine Rail lines connecting Paisano Drive to Father Rahm Street in South El Paso are set to be welded within a few weeks as part of the $97 million Streetcar Project expected to debut in 2018,...

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