#texascentral — Public Fediverse posts

The illusive dream of high-speed rail in Texas has become foggier as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office and state GOP lawmakers intent on throwing up roadblocks to rail return to Austin next month.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/12/11/508442/high-speed-rail-efforts-in-texas-have-gained-momentum-state-lawmakers-and-trump-may-change-that/

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According to an opponent of the proposed high-speed railway between Houston and Dallas, Amtrak is "all in" even as it continues to explore the feasibility of the project. Amtrak promoted the long-planned initiative in a video it released this week.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/04/30/485140/houston-dallas-bullet-train-amtrak-video-publicity-ramp-up/

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