September 25, 2024 - KBTX.com, Donnie Tuggle -

Amtrak is continuing to lay the groundwork to bring a high-speed rail to Texas, with plans to connect Dallas and Houston.

Advocates say the proposal could transform the state’s transportation landscape and address growing congestion as Texas’ population continues to swell.

Speaking at the Move America Conference in Austin Wednesday, Andy Byford, Amtrak’s vice president of high-speed rail, highlighted the significance of the project, which aims to offer Texans an alternative to congested highways and overcrowded airports.

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