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October 27, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Austin - San Antonio commuter rail study contract awarded

Study will look at a new alignment following highway rights-of-way.

April 22, 2025 | High-speed

US federal government pulls Texas HS funding

Amtrak will no longer lead development of the project, but private-sector backers have vowed to continue.

February 28, 2025 | Infrastructure

Amtrak seeks partner for Texan HS project

Dallas - Houston high-speed project moves forward with Amtrak’s issue of an RFQ for a delivery partner.

January 3, 2025 | North America

Austin light rail delivery partner selected

Aecom will work with ATP on proposed Texas project.

August 10, 2023 | High-speed

Amtrak and Texas Central seek federal funding for Dallas - Houston high-speed line

Passenger operator considering partnership with Texas Central.

July 28, 2022 | Locomotives

Union Pacific signs $US 1bn locomotive upgrade contract with Wabtec

Deal will see 600 locomotives modernised to maximise performance and reduce emissions.

June 28, 2022 | High-speed

Texas Central wins court battle over right to acquire land

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Texas Centralis legally an interurban electric railway company.

July 22, 2021 | High-speed

Renfe appointed early operator of Texas Central high-speed project

Spanish operator will work on design and development of the Texas high-speed scheme.

June 15, 2021 | High-speed

Texas Central signs $US 16bn construction contract with Webuild

The value of the contract has increased by $US 2bn.

September 22, 2020 | High-speed

Construction of Texas high-speed line due to start in 2021

CONSTRUCTION of the 320km/h Dallas - Houston high-speed line is due to begin in the first half of next year following the publication of two key federal decisions in support of the project.

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