January 9, 2025 - TRA Newswire -The first annual Rio Grande Valley International Rail Conference will be held January 30 and 31st the Mission Event Center in Mission, Texas. Supporters for rail projects in the RGV will show proposals for new...

January 7, 2025 - TRA Newswire -Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker (R), a long-time supporter of intercity passenger rail service, announced that the Federal Railroad Administration has awarded a Restoration and Enhancement Grant of over $21 million to restart rail service...

January 5, 2025 - TRA Newswire -When Texas lawmakers convene in Austin for the 89th Legislative Session Tuesday, January 14 they will be receiving several oversize postcards from Texas Rail Advocates. One will deal with bills and resolution for linking...

January 5, 2025 - TRA Newswire -As part of its DNA to encourage the smart development of freight and passengers rail projects in Texas, Texas Rail Advocates has pledged support to inform and educate state legislators on the benefits of...

January 1, 2025 - TRA Commentary - It's not for a lack of trying. It's been fits and starts for over several decades when it comes to high-speed rail in Texas. And frankly, it hasn't been much better for the expansion of...

December 29, 2024 - TRA Newswire -As preparations continue for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference in April 2025, registration at the Early Bird discounted rate is underway. Attendees can save $100 and avoid the late registration fee by taking...

December 23, 2024 - FortWorthReport.org, Eric E. Garcia - North Texas leaders seek funds to improve transportation infrastructure as the 89th Texas Legislature prepares to meet Jan. 14.The Regional Transportation Council, an independent policy group made up of elected and appointed...

December 27, 2024 - TRA Newswire -The National Transportation Safety Board will determine why a tractor-trailer stopped on train tracks right before a deadly crash in the West Texas city of Pecos.The NTSB did release preliminary information showing that the...

December 27, 2024 - TRA Newswire -Eleven Brownsville non-profit organizations are the recipients of $ 77,500 in contributions this season from OmniTRAX, the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, and its affiliate railroad, Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG). As...

December 26, 2024 - TRA Newswire -For the second session in a row Representative Ana Hernandez (District-143) has filed a bill in the Texas House to limit the length of trains that run through her district. The lawmaker cites that...