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Jefferson: The last attempt to launch passenger rail from San Antonio to Austin lined consultants’ pockets but accomplished litt
November 25th, 2020
October 30, 2020 - ExpressNews.com - Greg Jefferson, Business Editor -
Let’s start on a positive note: The Lone Star Rail District was very good at using tax dollars to keep a couple of people employed and consultants flush with billable...
Survey says: Americans continue to strongly support more rail and public transit
October 4th, 2020
October 3, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Whether it’s to commute short distances, travel long distances, improve the environment, or expand service, Americans continue to show strong support for rail, according to a new poll conducted by ENGINE INSIGHTS on behalf...
Feds announced rail grants for Blacklands RR, CapMetro, TXGN, Kiamichi RR and Hutto, TX
October 4th, 2020
September 28, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Four more rail projects in Texas have received over $14 million from the USDOT's Federal Railroad Administration as part of a $320 million competitive grant funding under the FY2020 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety...
TRA calls for increased state rail grade-crossing safety funds
September 20th, 2020
September 18, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Texas Rail Advocates has urged the Texas House Transportation Committee to increase the budget for rail crossing safety, citing that the state ranks #1 in collisions and injuries and #2 in deaths in the...
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...
Third train line proposed in Project Connect mass transit plan for Austin
May 13th, 2020
May 13, 2020 - KXAN / Austin Business Journal -
Austin’s transit plan just put even more emphasis on trains to move people around an ever-growing city, with a potential rail line running through Dell Medical School.
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO...
FRA wants public comment on Texas Central's safety regs
May 5th, 2020
May 4, 2020 - TRA Newswire -
Today through Wednesday, the Federal Railroad Administration is conducting public hearings by phone on the proposed safety and operating standards for Texas Central Railway.
You can have your say about the FRA's “Notice of Particular...
Special Report: Is now the time for Texas to build expensive highways, toll roads and passenger rail?
April 21st, 2020
April 21, 2020 - Star-Telegram.com - Gordon Dickson -
Now may not seem the time to talk about spending big tax dollars on transportation projects, since the economy is in a funk and many Texans are stuck at home due to...
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...
Texas House sets Interim Charges: Zero hearings for rail, again
November 26th, 2019
November 26, 2019 - TRA Newswire -
Speaker of the Texas House Dennis Bonnen has announced the Interim Charges for House Committees, ahead of the 2021 legislative session. Rail has been excluded from upcoming hearings, again. A letter signed by 20...