high-speed rail

Will Dallas-Fort Worth Get Its Own HyperLoop or Bullet Train Line? Open Houses Take Us One Step Closer

by | Oct 14, 2021
A transportation study team is exploring a potential high-speed Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth rail line along the I-30 corridor. The North Central Texas Council of Governments is holding open house presentations on the project—which could ultimately lead to a bullet train or hyperloop whizzing us between the cities.
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Texas Central Makes $5.9B Deal With Spanish Firm to Develop, Operate High-Speed Rail Line
by | Feb 25, 2020
The contract is the largest ever for a Spanish government-run company outside of Spain. The proposed rail line could be operational by 2026 and would speed passengers between the two cities in roughly 90 minutes.
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Texas Central High-Speed Rail Named One of World’s Top Infrastructure Projects
by | Mar 11, 2019
The Dallas-based private effort to build a high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston was recognized in a report from CG/LA Infrastructure.
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Experts, Leaders Will Tackle Innovative Infrastructure Solutions at Forum in Dallas
by | Oct 17, 2018
Texas is among the hot spots for foreign infrastructure investment, making Dallas the ideal location for the forum, according to its founder and CEO, Norman Anderson. It's the first time the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum will be held in Texas, and notable DFW figures are featured on the all-star speaker lineup.
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The Cedars

Bullet Train Terminal Would Put Dallas’ The Cedars on Track to Economic Boon

by | Jan 30, 2018
Developers of the train terminal say that it will lead to economic growth in The Cedars, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
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Texas’ High-Speed Rail
by | May 26, 2017
Texas Central Partners' line, when built, would be the first bullet train in the U.S. operating on a dedicated high-speed rail line.
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High-Speed Rail Could Transform Dallas’ Urban Core
by | Apr 27, 2017
Proponents say that commercial development around the proposed train station could change how people look at downtown Dallas.
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Hyperloop in Texas?
Dallas-led AECOM Group is Making the Case
by | Apr 5, 2017
The Hyperloop Texas team is one of 35 semifinalists proposing routes for the high-speed transportation system in a Hyperloop One contest.
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3 Things: Feds Change the Rules, so Drone On

by | Jun 21, 2016
Today's stories include discussions on the long-awaited high-speed rail, an on-demand health care app, and an accelerator program for young entrepreneurs.
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3 Things We’re Reading: Japanese Rail Firm Plans Dallas Subsidiary
by | May 19, 2016
A Japanese railway company plans a subsidiary in Dallas to support the planned high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston.
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