http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/texas-news/bullet-train-to-survive-2017-legislature-representative-predicts/325262824September 25, 2016 - WFAA.com
DALLAS - The Texas Central Railway’s bullet train between the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Houston will survive the next legislative session, but not without some fights, predicted State Rep. Ron Simmons, R-Carrollton.
“I think there will be...
September 24, 2016 - CleanTechnica.com
The planned 240-mile Texas Central high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston seems to be coming along well, with it looking increasingly likely that Texas will be the first in North America to become home to...
September 15, 2016 - Texas Tribune -
WACO — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday expressed caution about high-speed rail in Texas, warning that any investment in transportation must not be a "money-losing proposition."
It was one of several notable topics that came...
August 9, 2016 - Texas Tribune -
In a rebuke of a private firm’s plans to build a bullet train between Houston and Dallas, local officials in rural southeastern Texas moved Tuesday to restrict high-speed rail development in their corner of the state.
Grimes County...
Jessica Attas - Board of Contributors - WacoTrib.com
If you’ve been in Central Texas long, you’ve likely realized the importance of Interstate 35 to our region, making possible that quick trip up to Dallas or down to Austin. In actuality, I-35 extends...
July 21, 2016 - skift.com
A $100 million bet says that thousands of Texans will abandon cars and pick-ups for a needle-nosed bullet train that zips past cattle and ranches to deliver riders from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes —...
Donald Trump voices support for investing in high-speed rail
House Republicans have repeatedly tried to derail California project
High-speed rail was an early priority for Obama administration
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article89669187.html#storylink=cpy...
July 14, 2016 - Constructiondive.com
Getting people from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible is the basic goal of mass transit, and, generally speaking, faster is better. Much of the world, however, is far outpacing the...
June 20, 2016 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Officials from railroads in France, China, attend forum
Bullet trains would connect Dallas, Arlington, Fort Worth
Proposals to build system due Aug. 31
BY GORDON DICKSON
ARLINGTON - High-speed rail is a touchy subject in much of Texas, where...
June 20, 2016 - TRA Newswire
Officials of North Texas cities and the North Central Texas Council of Governments played host to high speed rail companies and suppliers Monday to entice them to build several segments of proposed passenger rail lines in...