April 8, 2025 - Fortworthreport.org, Eric E. Garcia -Rapid growth in Texas’ five largest cities — and in between — is among the reasons state transportation officials are studying several transit options, including passenger rail improvements.The Texas Department of Transportation,...

April 8, 2025 - Fortworthreport.org, Eric E. Garcia - The popular TEXRail commuter line could soon connect passengers with other North Texas transit systems.The 27-mile rail route, operated by Fort Worth’s Trinity Metro transit agency, will link up with Dallas Area...

April 9, 2025 - KERA.org, Pablo Arauz Pena - Advocates for rail projects in Texas are staying optimistic about legislation that could bring more trains to the state, including the proposed high-speed rail from Dallas to Houston, despite opposition in Austin. During...

April 4, 2025 - KTBX.com - For the second time in a week, Texas Central officials returned to the Capitol on Thursday, facing growing scrutiny from lawmakers skeptical of the long-delayed high-speed rail project connecting Houston and Dallas.The Subcommittee on Transportation...

April 1, 2025 - KBTX.com, Donnie Tuggle -A Texas House committee heard testimony Monday on legislation aimed at blocking public funds from supporting construction linked to the proposed Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail project.While the debate isn’t new, Texas Central’s representative disclosed...

April 1, 2025 - Houstonpublicmedia.com -House Bill 1402, written in opposition to the long-planned bullet train between Texas’ two largest cities, would prevent the use of state or local funding to alter roadways for the construction of high-speed rail.State representatives...

March 20, 2025 - TRA Newswire -If you have not already registered, then be sure to Register before this Saturday night and save $100.00 for the Premier all-rail conference held each year in Texas. If you are registered, we will see you...

March 18, 2025 - FortWorthReport.org, Eric E. Garcia -A proposed regional rail authority — incorporating Fort Worth, Dallas and Denton commuter train systems — could be a viable option in four North Texas counties if it has dedicated operational funding...

March 19, 2025 - TRA Newswire -Ironhorse Resources, Inc. has announced a long-term partnership with Kraus Development to serve as the railroad developer and operator for the 2,000-acre master-planned Gateway Rail Industrial Park. The rail park is located within Kraus...

March 19, 2025 - TRA Newswire -Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, announced that he was stepping down from the leadership role of the passenger rail carrier, effective immediately. Garden had held that role after more than four years at the helm...