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Why Texas high-speed rail makes this Amazon HQ2 site a sexy option
October 1st, 2017
September 28, 2017 - Dallas Business Journal -
Dallas-based Matthews Southwest, with support from Texas Central Partners, is putting together a pitch for Amazon's HQ2 campus for the transit-oriented development surrounding the proposed station for the bullet train.
The $5 billion campus could help...
Texas Central is making progress in its aim to build the nation's first 'bullet train'
September 20th, 2017
September 20, 2017 - Progressive Railroading -
By Julie Sneider, Senior Associate Editor
At a ceremony held last month at Houston’s City Hall, Mayor Sylvester Turner could hardly contain his enthusiasm about a proposed 240-mile bullet train between the city and North Texas.
Joining...
DART Board approves plans to advance 26 mile Cotton Belt rail line
September 16th, 2017
September 15, 2017 - CommunityImpact.com -
Prospects for a 26-mile suburban passenger rail line that would run through downtown Plano were bolstered this week as transportation officials approved a funding plan for the $1.3 billion project.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit board members on Tuesday...
Here's where Dallas will build a new subway and streetcar line
September 13th, 2017
September 13, 2017 - Dallas Morning News, Liz Farmer -
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday gave its support to plans to build a downtown subway route under Commerce Street.
Council members also tentatively approved a new streetcar line that would connect...
Houston Mayor Turner signs “memorandum of understanding”; 1st step for high-speed train between Houston and Dallas
August 17th, 2017
August 17, 2017 - CW39.com -
Houstonians, as much as we love to hate on our rivals in Dallas, wouldn't it be great if we could get there in a fraction of the four+ hours it takes in a car?
On Thursday,...
Dallas legislators support N TX to Houston bullet train
May 12th, 2017
May 8, 2017 - Dallas Morning News - Letters to the Editor -
We support the proposed Texas Bullet Train that will connect North Texas, Houston and the Brazos Valley. Developed, built and operated without state or federal grants, this project...
N Central TX council taps LAN to study Dallas high-speed train station
January 10th, 2017
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...
Want to save $9,023 in 2017 and lower your blood pressure? Take the train (and the bus)
December 23rd, 2016
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...
New study shows significant time savings, major ridership potential with Texas high-speed train
November 2nd, 2016
November 2, 2016 - TRA Newswire -
· More than 90 percent of riders will save at least one hour taking the bullet train between major cities
· Comprehensive study of market size, potential ridership and Texans’ views finds strong demand for...
Dallas and Houston light rail lines continue expanding out
October 21st, 2016
October 21, 2016 - TRA Newswire -
Light rail projects in both Dallas and Houston are pushing a few more miles into new neighborhoods bringing riders closer to a convenient ride. In Dallas, the Blue Line that used to terminate at...