Despite all previous indications, Amtrak has just agreed to consider working with Texas Central, a move that has simultaneously reminded the world that Texas Central still exists and its controversial, long-delayed Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail project could still become a reality. You’d be forgiven for assuming the project was dead in...
Despite all previous indications, Amtrak has just agreed to consider working with Texas Central, a move that has simultaneously reminded the world that Texas Central still exists and its controversial, long-delayed Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail project could still become a reality.
The company issued a statement at the time insisting that Texas Central was still “open for business under its new management … and is moving forward with the development of this high-speed train” it would be hard to fault anyone who discounted this claim as a bit of sound and fury.
Unsurprisingly, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Greater Houston Partnership CEO Bob Harvey and other city players have given this possibility their endorsement, according to the release, and Texas Central CEO Michael Bui is stoked.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amtrak-Texas Central agreement revives dormant Houston-Dallas high-speed rail projectHope is still alive for a 240-mile route that would connect H-Town and the Big D in fewer than 90 minutes, and now, a big name in rail travel is stepping up.
Read more »
Amtrak explores involvement in high-speed rail between Dallas and HoustonThe proposed 240-mile rail line, which has faced years of hurdles and setbacks, would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes.
Read more »
Amtrak partnering with private company to study and advance Dallas-Houston bullet trainThe national U.S. railroad company made the announcement Wednesday in a news release. The project has been in development for about a decade, and it was left...
Read more »
Amtrak, Texas Central exploring bullet train between Houston, DallasAmtrak and Texas Central are exploring a partnership to construct a high-speed train connecting Houston and Dallas. The bullet train would travel 205 mph and get people to their destination in less than 90 minutes.
Read more »
Texas could get a 205-mph bullet train zipping between Houston and DallasThe proposed electric railway line could travel 240 miles in under 90 minutes for over 6 million passengers per year.
Read more »
Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas------------------------------------------------------- Support ------------------------------------------------------- | Keep Free Choose a membership support level that works for you ------------------------------------------------------- One-Time Gift ------------------------------------------------------- One-Time Gift* Monthly Letter from the...
Read more »