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Now we're into Phase 2 for DFW High-Speed Rail, preparing for the future
July 27th, 2023
July 27, 2023 - TRA Newswire -High-speed travel across DFW is one step closer with the Phase 2 kickoff of the Dallas-Fort Worth High Speed Transportation Connections Study (DFWHSTCS). “We are laying important groundwork so the project runs smoothly, gaining...
Union Pacific appoints new CEO, President & Chairman; declares Q3 dividend
July 26th, 2023
July 26, 2023 - TRA Newswire -Former Union Pacific Railroad Chief Operating Officer, Jim Vena, has been rehired as Chief Executive Officer and will assume duties August 14th. A hedge fund with a $1.6 billion stake in the railroad, Soroban...
Activists honored for maintaining interest in ‘Crescent’ extension to Dallas-Fort Worth
July 26th, 2023
July 26, 2023 - Trains.com -Richard and Christina Anderson’s efforts celebrated at Texas event as Amtrak takes lead role in I-20 projectA wide variety of state and local officials, as well as current and former representatives of Amtrak and its...
New interest for regional passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio
July 23rd, 2023
July 23, 2023 - TRA Newswire - Is there a new ray of hope for the millions of people living in Austin, San Antonio and points in between for a regional passenger rail service?Ever since the demise of the proposed Lone...
Dallas issues letter of support for I-20 passenger rail extension, intrastate corridors, Heartland Flyer
July 22nd, 2023
July 22, 2023 - TRA Newswire -The city of Dallas has issued a letter of support to Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose, favoring current plans to reintroduce intercity passenger rail service from Dallas to Atlanta.The letter also offers full support...
CPKC 2014 1st anniversary steam loco tour to include Texas stops
July 22nd, 2023
July 22, 2023 - TRA Newswire - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced its 2816 Empress steam locomotive will travel from Canada, through the U.S. and into Mexico departing Calgary, Alta. on April 14, 2024, the one-year anniversary of CPKC’s creation....
Largest multi-modal terminal on Texas Gulf Coast celebrates 1st year of service with Union Pacific
July 14th, 2023
July 14, 2023 - TRA Newswire -Rockport Terminals, which offers expanded port access on the Texas Gulf Coast to major markets, celebrates one year of rail service with Union Pacific Railroad. The complex is situated north of Corpus Christi on...
U.S. House appropriators wants to cut Amtrak budget by 64%, just when expansion in Texas is on the horizon
July 12th, 2023
July 12, 2023 - TRA Newswire -CALL TO ACTION: A proposed budget from the Republican controlled U.S. House Appropriations Committee could mean an end to Amtrak intercity train service in Texas, as it calls for a 64% reduction in the...
BNSF is putting artificial intelligence to work to predict problems and increase efficiency
July 12th, 2023
July 12, 2023 - BNSF.com -Artificial intelligence (or AI) has been a big topic in the news lately, with the rising popularity of AI software like ChatGPT and Midjourney. AI also has many industrial and commercial applications. The rapidly evolving...
Mexican governor pleads with TxDOT Executive Director to consider San Antonio-Monterrey train
July 11th, 2023
July 11, 2023 - sacurrent.com - The governor of the Mexico's state of Nuevo Leon is asking the Texas Department of Transportation to consider building high-speed rail connection between San Antonio and Monterrey, according to a letter posted online.In the letter July...