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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...