What entities released 10 new high speed rail routes? Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Is there public comment on the 10 routes? Yes, a 45 day public comment period
The purpose of improved rail on these routes? “Providing efficient, more reliable and faster higher-speed passenger rail options to move between cities is crucial for the economy and the population”
Which geographic areas have new proposed routes?
- Northern Section – Edmond, Okla., to Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas;
- Central Section – Dallas and Fort Worth to San Antonio
- Southern Section – San Antonio to south Texas (Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley)