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Biden/Buttigieg $80 billion for rail, Amtrak announces Texas expansion plan
April 4th, 2021
Updated April 5, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
President Biden and SecTrans Buttigieg unveil a once in a generation plan to boost passenger rail service in the country, touts high speed rail in Texas
Amtrak unveils ConnectsUS that calls for...
Would an Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund bring more trains to Texas?
February 12th, 2021
February 12, 2021 - TRA News Report -
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn, in a letter to Congress, has outlined several priorities for the national passenger rail network that he runs. Approval by Congress of two of Flynn's priorities would have a...
Texas one of 7 states on safety campaign: Stop. Trains Can't.
November 5th, 2020
November 5, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
A $ 6.6 million effort is now running on radio stations and through digital and social media in 7 states, including Texas, with a message for drivers and high-risk highway-rail crossings: Stop. Trains Can't.
The U.S....
Proposed rail trade corridor would link Mazatlán port with Winnipeg, Canada, through Texas
October 15th, 2020
October 15, 2020 - MexicoNewsDaily.com -
A Mexican company is seeking investment to develop a North American trade corridor between the Pacific coast port city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and Winnipeg, Canada.
Caxxor Group is aiming to raise US $3.3 billion in initial...
Hurrican Laura causes rail woes in TX and LA
August 28th, 2020
August 28, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
With winds of 120 miles per hour Hurricane Laura left a trail of destruction through Southern Louisiana and parts of Southeast Texas yesterday, forcing rail rerouting and closures. Shippers were warned to expect some...
Hop aboard one of these railroad-themed lodging options in Texas
July 8th, 2020
June 29, 2020 - click2houston.com -
Unique, train-themed stays across the Lone Star State. Train buffs, you’ll love these unique, train-themed lodging options scattered across the Lone Star State.
From Fredricksburg to Kingsland, Glen Rose, Slaton and New Braunfels you can have...
Watco to run rail ops at Dow Chemical plants in Texas, elsewhere
July 6th, 2020
July 6, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Short line railroad operator Watco will take over rail infrastructure assets and related equipment at six major Dow Chemical North American sites, including two along the Texas Gulf coast and one in Louisiana.
Watco, the...
How Amtrak will ruin train service in Texas
June 24th, 2020
June 24, 2020 - Commentary by Russ Jackson -
You already know what the situation is these days with Amtrak and its plans for October. What we need right now is some philosophy that will keep our chins up and continue...
Texas finally snags a small share of fed infrastructure/safety rail grants
March 13th, 2020
March 13, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced that U.S. railroads will receive $248 million in grant funds for safety and infrastructure projects with four of those projects in Texas receiving $5.6 million. The grant...
FRA report: Texas in top 4 for fatal rail trespasser strikes
February 7th, 2020
February 4, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Texas is one of four states with the most fatal trespasser strikes along rail lines according to a report published by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
The report provided a summary of FRA trespasser strike...