Texas lawmakers have unanimously approved a subpoena demanding financial and operational records from Texas Central, the company building a high-speed rail project linking Dallas and Houston. The ...

A handful of bills in the Texas legislature could lead the way for more rail development in the state. (Shutterstock | Shutterstock) Advocates for rail projects in Texas are staying optimistic about ...

The Japanese Shinkansen is a high-speed train used by Central Japan Railway Company in Japan. The same type of train would be used for a proposed high-speed railway between Houston and Dallas. State ...

PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) — A bill authored by East Texas State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) to stop high-speed rail projects from altering state roadways has advanced to a public committee hearing.

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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 ...

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill in the Texas Legislature that would ban public money from being spent on altering state roadways in order to facilitate high-speed rail construction. The ...

The proposed Texas Central high-speed rail project suffered a fresh blow this week when Spanish rail operator Renfe decided to liquidate its U.S. subsidiary—Renfe of America—and write off its entire ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amtrak is soliciting a partner to help bring high-speed rail to the Lone Star State. Amtrak procurement documents published this week revealed the national passenger railroad company ...

High Speed Rail Setback – The Trump Administration kills a $60-million grant for high speed rail in Texas. But supporters say the project is still alive. Grace Reader reports on the plan, and why some ...

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