January 10, 2017 - Progressive Railroading -
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has selected a team led by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.(LAN) to conduct a planning study for a high-speed rail station in downtown Dallas.
Currently, three high-speed...
January 6, 2017 - tpr.org - Shelley Koffler -
When the Lone Star Rail project fell apart last year, communities along I-35 were left looking for a new plan that would reduce travel time between San Antonio and Austin. Now, they...
January 1, 2017 - Politico -
In the Donald Trump era, even red-state Republicans are cheering Amtrak's efforts to restart the Gulf Coast passenger train line that Hurricane Katrina wiped out.
MOBILE, Ala. — A decade after Hurricane Katrina wiped out a...
December 23, 2016 - Houston Chronicle - Dug Begley -
Houston-area officials, and especially drivers, have known for years the region's roads are strained and congested, but a panel earlier this month with the county judges of the area's largest suburban...
December 27, 2016 - Texas Tribune - Brandon Formby -
Legislators may look at a high-speed rail developer's ability to use eminent domain for a Dallas-Houston bullet train.
The cost of toll roads, the toll of urban congestion, ride-hailing battles and...
December 29, 2016 - Las Cruces Sun-News -
A large-scale railway study in the works could lead to the eventual relocation of BNSF Railway tracks in southern Doña Ana County.
The options are being considered in conjunction with a bigger-picture proposal to relocate...
December 31, 2016 - Houston Chronicle -
Let's get rolling.
To move Texas' economy forward and enhance our quality of life, local and state lawmakers in 2017 must address our road infrastructure funding gaps, embrace transit and prioritize rail needs. Addressing these...
December 23, 2016 - TRA Newswire / plasticsnews.com
Plastic resin is a booming business along the Texas Gulf Coast and in the DFW metroplex and both BNSF and Union Pacific are working with shippers to expand service.
You can add Plantgistix to...
December 22, 2016 -
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) wants to save you $9,023 in 2017. We're also thinking a lot more than money. Less stress and more "me time".
The annual savings is $9,712 for a person who switches his...
December 22, 2016 - foxsanantonio.com
A new alliance that aims to tackle transportation issues along Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin is strengthening plans for a passenger rail along the sprawling corridor.
The partnership brings together the three entities that control...