Texas Rail Advocates
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Texas Rail Advocates supports the smart development of both freight and passenger rail service in Texas and the Southwest.
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Historic Video: First Electric Train Between Morristown & Hoboken, NJ (1930) | Northeast Historic Film – youtube.com/watch?v=BXYi... #NJ #Jersey #EMU #trains #rail #transit
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January 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The East Texas city of Tyler, has commissioned a study to determine if light rail or trolley service could help augment transportation options.
East Texas city investigates light rail and trolley service - Texas Rail Advocates
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January 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The East Texas city of Tyler, has commissioned a study to determine if light rail or trolley service could help augment transportation options.
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We LOVE this video full of Shinkansen Bullet Trains of amazing destinations in Japan!
7 Day Bullet Train Adventure Across Japan
YouTube video by Lisa and Josh
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January 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We LOVE this video full of Shinkansen Bullet Trains of amazing destinations in Japan!
Registrations are open for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference which will be held April 7-8, 2025 at the Hurst Conference Center, Hurst, Texas in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
January 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments has approved a request of $100,000 to ensure that there are no service disruptions this year on the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer that operates between Fort Worth, Gainesville and Oklahoma City.
North Texas Council bails TxDOT out of Heartland Flyer rail funding, again - Texas Rail Advocates
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January 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments has approved a request of $100,000 to ensure that there are no service disruptions this year on the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer that operates between Fort Worth, Gainesville and Oklahoma City.
The Federal Railroad Administration's evaluation of potential new daily long-distance intercity passenger routes, showed that a Houston to East Coast service had the highest preliminary ranking of 15 new routes that were studied.
Fed vision releases 15 new long-distance rail routes: Houston to East Coast has preliminary highest ranking - Texas Rail Advocates
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January 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The Federal Railroad Administration's evaluation of potential new daily long-distance intercity passenger routes, showed that a Houston to East Coast service had the highest preliminary ranking of 15 new routes that were studied.
The East Texas city of Tyler, has commissioned a study to determine if light rail or trolley service could help augment transportation options.
East Texas city investigates light rail and trolley service - Texas Rail Advocates
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January 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The East Texas city of Tyler, has commissioned a study to determine if light rail or trolley service could help augment transportation options.
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@amtrak.com’s USA Rail Pass is your ticket to tour the country. Take 10 rides (segments) over 30 days to your choice of over 500 destinations.
January 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
@amtrak.com’s USA Rail Pass is your ticket to tour the country. Take 10 rides (segments) over 30 days to your choice of over 500 destinations.
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Registrations are open for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference which will be held April 7-8, 2025 at the Hurst Conference Center, Hurst, Texas in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
January 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Registrations are open for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference which will be held April 7-8, 2025 at the Hurst Conference Center, Hurst, Texas in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it has awarded more than $1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to 123 rail projects, improving or studying more than 1,000 highway-rail crossings nationwide.
Texas cities receive FRA $80m in rail grants to reduce train-vehicle collisions and blocked railroad crossings - Texas Rail Advocates
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January 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it has awarded more than $1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to 123 rail projects, improving or studying more than 1,000 highway-rail crossings nationwide.
Trinity Metro TEXRail service between downtown Fort Worth and DFW International Airport set a ridership record of 103,312 riders last month, a 25% increase from December 2023's level and an all-time high for ridership in a single month
Rail News - TEXRail sets December ridership record. For Railroad Career Professionals
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January 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Trinity Metro TEXRail service between downtown Fort Worth and DFW International Airport set a ridership record of 103,312 riders last month, a 25% increase from December 2023's level and an all-time high for ridership in a single month
Registrations are open for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference which will be held April 7-8, 2025 at the Hurst Conference Center, Hurst, Texas in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
January 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Registrations are open for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference which will be held April 7-8, 2025 at the Hurst Conference Center, Hurst, Texas in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Even Trump wants us to get bullet trains! Can't wait.
"They go unbelievably fast, unbelievably comfortable with no problems, and we don't have anything like that in this country. Not even close. And it doesn't make sense that we don't, doesn't make sense." (8/12/24)
"They go unbelievably fast, unbelievably comfortable with no problems, and we don't have anything like that in this country. Not even close. And it doesn't make sense that we don't, doesn't make sense." (8/12/24)
January 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Even Trump wants us to get bullet trains! Can't wait.
"They go unbelievably fast, unbelievably comfortable with no problems, and we don't have anything like that in this country. Not even close. And it doesn't make sense that we don't, doesn't make sense." (8/12/24)
"They go unbelievably fast, unbelievably comfortable with no problems, and we don't have anything like that in this country. Not even close. And it doesn't make sense that we don't, doesn't make sense." (8/12/24)
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For anyone who believes highways and roads pay for themselves, the country's Highway Trust Fund is projected to run out in 2028.
January 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
For anyone who believes highways and roads pay for themselves, the country's Highway Trust Fund is projected to run out in 2028.
@amtrak.com Great to see you on Bluesky!
January 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
@amtrak.com Great to see you on Bluesky!
@ridetm.org hoping to see updates here like you post on Facebook :-)
January 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
@ridetm.org hoping to see updates here like you post on Facebook :-)
The Dallas-Forth Worth area is seeing strong ridership on the rail lines that offer service in the region. The council is calling for a statewide high-speed rail authority to help coordinate planning efforts for future HSR projects. 1/2
North Texas Transportation Council Advocates for Road Safety, Rail Projects
The North Texas Regional Transportation Council issued a series of recommendations for state legislators that include more support for road safety projects and high-speed rail.
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December 27, 2024 at 7:32 PM
The Dallas-Forth Worth area is seeing strong ridership on the rail lines that offer service in the region. The council is calling for a statewide high-speed rail authority to help coordinate planning efforts for future HSR projects. 1/2
Austin’s first light rail system will feature 15 stations and consist of electric-powered trains, miles of new walk and bike paths lined with shade trees and will be an engine for thousands of jobs for Texas.
Austin light rail phase 1: AECOM lands $98.5M as delivery partner for the new service - Texas Rail Advocates
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December 23, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Austin’s first light rail system will feature 15 stations and consist of electric-powered trains, miles of new walk and bike paths lined with shade trees and will be an engine for thousands of jobs for Texas.
Passenger rail ridership to Fort Worth increased more than 14% in 2024 as Amtrak set a historic record for its national service.
Two Amtrak trains — the Texas Eagle and the Heartland Flyer — chug into Cowtown daily, connecting the city with rail stations throughout Texas as well as Oklahoma City.
Two Amtrak trains — the Texas Eagle and the Heartland Flyer — chug into Cowtown daily, connecting the city with rail stations throughout Texas as well as Oklahoma City.
Fort Worth passenger rail boom reflects Amtrak’s growth - Texas Rail Advocates
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December 23, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Passenger rail ridership to Fort Worth increased more than 14% in 2024 as Amtrak set a historic record for its national service.
Two Amtrak trains — the Texas Eagle and the Heartland Flyer — chug into Cowtown daily, connecting the city with rail stations throughout Texas as well as Oklahoma City.
Two Amtrak trains — the Texas Eagle and the Heartland Flyer — chug into Cowtown daily, connecting the city with rail stations throughout Texas as well as Oklahoma City.
Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge more than doubles CPKC capacity at the Laredo border crossing.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City said it has completed construction of the new international railway bridge span over the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.
CPKC wraps up construction on 2nd international rail bridge span at Laredo - Texas Rail Advocates
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December 23, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge more than doubles CPKC capacity at the Laredo border crossing.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City said it has completed construction of the new international railway bridge span over the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that.
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
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December 20, 2024 at 7:04 AM
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
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Amtrak welcomed 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system, a 15% increase from the previous year. Customers can look forward to rail service improvements in 2025 with billions in investments.
More people are riding Amtrak than ever before, and improvements are on the way | CNN
Amtrak welcomed 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system, a 15% increase from the previous year. Customers can look forward to rail service improvements in 2025 with billions in investment...
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December 4, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Amtrak welcomed 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system, a 15% increase from the previous year. Customers can look forward to rail service improvements in 2025 with billions in investments.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:28 AM
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Reps. Harris and Harrison file two bills to kill high speed rail in Texas
It's deja vu at the state capitol as anti high-speed rail bills are filed in advance of the start of the 2025 legislative session in mid-January.
It's deja vu at the state capitol as anti high-speed rail bills are filed in advance of the start of the 2025 legislative session in mid-January.
Reps. Harris and Harrison file two bills to kill high speed rail in Texas - Texas Rail Advocates
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November 26, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Reps. Harris and Harrison file two bills to kill high speed rail in Texas
It's deja vu at the state capitol as anti high-speed rail bills are filed in advance of the start of the 2025 legislative session in mid-January.
It's deja vu at the state capitol as anti high-speed rail bills are filed in advance of the start of the 2025 legislative session in mid-January.
Right on the heels of Texas Rep John Bucy III's pre-filed bill that would bring high-speed rail to the I-35 travel corridor, State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D) Austin, filed Senate Bill 424 as a companion bill on the other side of the capitol building.
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November 26, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Right on the heels of Texas Rep John Bucy III's pre-filed bill that would bring high-speed rail to the I-35 travel corridor, State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D) Austin, filed Senate Bill 424 as a companion bill on the other side of the capitol building.
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