/tags/amtrak Amtrak en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:28:46 GMT /business-economy/2024-08-26/tarrant-leaders-to-discuss-growing-transit-needs-as-population-swells As Tarrant County rapidly grows, the need for more transit options is increasingly apparent. Just take a drive if you want proof. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:28:46 GMT /business-economy/2024-08-26/tarrant-leaders-to-discuss-growing-transit-needs-as-population-swells Eric E. Garcia | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2024-07-24/texas-is-once-more-flirting-with-expanding-passenger-rail The state’s booming population, congestion problems and billions of federal dollars on the table have officials eyeing ways to boost passenger rail. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:21:09 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-24/texas-is-once-more-flirting-with-expanding-passenger-rail The Texas Tribune /government/2024-05-22/arlington-mayor-backs-high-speed-rail-as-economic-engine Arlington Mayor Jim Ross says the proposed high-speed rail line that could run through his city would be an economic game changer that literally puts Arlington at the center of the region’s transportation plans. Wed, 22 May 2024 14:13:32 GMT /government/2024-05-22/arlington-mayor-backs-high-speed-rail-as-economic-engine Lance Murray | Arlington Report /news/2024-04-17/on-everyones-mind-at-the-southwestern-rail-conference-the-proposed-texas-bullet-train High speed rail in Texas is big talk in a state ruled by cars. Still, a plan to build a bullet train connecting Fort Worth, Dallas and Houston was a major focus at this week's Southwestern Rail Conference in Hurst. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-17/on-everyones-mind-at-the-southwestern-rail-conference-the-proposed-texas-bullet-train Pablo Arauz Peña, Justin Martin /news/2023-12-12/houston-to-dallas-high-speed-rail-project-awarded-500-000-federal-grant The long-envisioned initiative was one of seven high-speed rail projects across the country selected to receive grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration, which awarded a total of $8.2 billion to 79 rail projects that are in varying stages of development. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT /news/2023-12-12/houston-to-dallas-high-speed-rail-project-awarded-500-000-federal-grant Adam Zuvanich /news/2023-12-08/a-proposed-dallas-to-atlanta-passenger-rail-project-gets-a-boost The Federal Railroad Administration awarded grants for several projects including the Dallas to Houston bullet train and connecting service to Atlanta. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:00:00 GMT /news/2023-12-08/a-proposed-dallas-to-atlanta-passenger-rail-project-gets-a-boost Pablo Arauz Peña /business-economy/2023-11-16/federal-budget-cuts-could-derail-amtraks-big-plan-for-fort-worth-passenger-rail A passenger rail line project touted as a major connectivity and economic boost to the Fort Worth region and beyond could soon be at risk amid proposed federal budget cuts to Amtrak. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:48:20 GMT /business-economy/2023-11-16/federal-budget-cuts-could-derail-amtraks-big-plan-for-fort-worth-passenger-rail Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /transportation/2023-08-10/amtrak-texas-high-speed-rail-dallas-houston Amtrak and Texas Central are considering a partnership to study the potential for a bullet train connecting the state's two largest cities Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:39:50 GMT /transportation/2023-08-10/amtrak-texas-high-speed-rail-dallas-houston Pablo Arauz Peña, Adam Zuvanich | Houston Public Media /texas-news/2021-10-26/upgrades-to-amtraks-texas-routes-may-be-arriving-soon Plans under the federal infrastructure bill could increase frequency on the Texas Eagle line, as well as add a route from Houston to Dallas. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2021-10-26/upgrades-to-amtraks-texas-routes-may-be-arriving-soon Alexandra Hart /news/2021-06-18/amtrak-extension-plan-would-bring-rail-service-to-big-swath-of-the-midwest-including-fort-worth The project, which is among 39 new routes that Amtrak has proposed, calls for extending the Heartland Flyer. The expansion would add two more round trips daily between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:00:34 GMT /news/2021-06-18/amtrak-extension-plan-would-bring-rail-service-to-big-swath-of-the-midwest-including-fort-worth Associated Press