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This hidden Texas train ride is one of the most magical experiences in the state

August 8th, 2026
August 6, 2026 - fastfoodclub.com - Deep in the piney woods of East Texas, a vintage train still rolls between two small-town depots, carrying passengers on a slow and scenic journey that has kept families coming back year after year. The...

Trump's Transportation Secretary clears way with overdue high-speed rail reform; could this benefit Texas?

August 8th, 2026
August 8, 2026 - TRA Newswire -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will modernize train noise emissions standards, clearing the way for high-speed rail in the United States.Currently, existing train noise standards focus strictly...

Have old rail cars to donate? Abilene area non-profit is looking

August 7th, 2026
August 7, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Know of any abandoned or old and unused railroad cars that could be made into a new home or facility?An Abilene area non-profit, Mentoring Alliance, is looking to turn old steel rolling stock into...

Transit delivered a smooth ride for tens of thousands during FIFA World Cup in North Texas

August 5th, 2026
August 5, 2026 - TRA Newswire -North Texas has concluded a successful run of nine FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, efficiently moving over a million visiting soccer fans during the tournament’s monthlong run in the region. The North Central Texas...

Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) approves TNW as new short line operator

July 31st, 2026
July 31, 2026 - TRA Newswire -The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board (NETEX) has approved an operator and 20-year lease agreement with Dallas-based TNW Corporation to run the rail line.  Several under-capitalized companies tried and couldn't keep the...

Texas Transportation Commission adopts Short Line Grant Program rules; but the bill still needs to be tweaked in 2027

July 31st, 2026
July 31, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Texas rural rail districts that need help with replacing or upgrading tracks, bridges, restoring service or enhancing economic activity now have guidelines on how the grant program works and how they will be able...

Senate Finance holds hearing on transportation resources; hears from TRA on rail grade separation program

July 27th, 2026
July 27, 2026 - TRA Austin -The Texas Senate FInance Committee, in their interim hearing on evaluating transportation resources, did a deep dive on new transportation bills passed in last year's legislative session.The $250 million appropriated in Senate Bill 1555...

DART's new chief Nathaniel Ford to step into his new role October 26th

July 24th, 2026
July 24, 2026 - TRA Newswire -The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has selected Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. to lead the agency as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. Ford assumes his role on October 26th. From...

You love trains and you're good at creating websites. We want to talk to you.

July 20th, 2026
July 20, 2026 - TRA Newswire -Are you a website magician? Do you know how to create webpages and have a keen interest is seeing a robust passenger and freight rail network continue to grow in Texas? Join our...

TRA Special Event: Join us for a tour of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco August 15th

July 20th, 2026
July 21, 2026 - TRA Newswire - You're invited to join Texas Rail Advocates as we explore the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas on Saturday August 15th at 9:00 am. It's part of TRA's new quarterly Special Event...