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The much anticipated Texas high-speed rail corridor that promises to connect two major cities continues to advance slowly. The project has now received $63.9 million from the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a route from Dallas to Houston. The funds were part of a huge $153 million funding rollout by the U.S. Department of Transportation and given to Amtrak, the nation's leading passenger train operator. The funding will assist with operating costs and help advance a project that has been moving forward in fits and starts for the last decade. The proposed route would connect two major Texas metros in about 90 minutes and run along 10 different counties. The proposed 240-mile route has been in the works for years, with private company Texas Central Railway first taking over the project by purchasing land throughout the planned corridor, but it never went into construction. However, Amtrak has subsequently taken over the project, and federal subsidies have started rolling in. In December 2023, an initial $500,000 investment relaunched the project's planning and development program. The project is now in its third step and receiving further funding to pay expenses. During the Southwestern Regional Rail Conference, Amtrak's Senior Vice President, Andy Byford, said that the rail line's construction could start in the "early 2030s," according to a KERA News report. #masstransit #LRT #texas #amtrak #highspeedrail #investment https://lnkd.in/gHqQAE9v

https://lnkd.in/gSeJEG-7 ? Momentum is growing for high-speed rail, with multiple projects in various stages of construction or planning. Keep up on all the latest news in this tracker. ? ? California High-Speed Rail Authority Rail Authority Brightline West Trainsh Texas Central #Cascadia High Speed Rail? #Southeast High Speed Rail North Central Texas Council of Governments Councils of Governments High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency #Mass #Transit ? ? A Snapshot of Canada’s Public Transit in 2023 - Resilience Amid Challenges - https://lnkd.in/gMUUkVxa

?? Big news in rail infrastructure! The Federal Railroad Administration just dropped a massive $2.4 billion investment package across America! Here's what's rolling out: ? 122 projects spread across 41 states and DC ? Major focus on modernizing infrastructure and improving safety ? Over half the funding supports short line railroads, helping connect rural communities to major markets ??? From bridge replacements to new safety systems, these projects are creating jobs and strengthening our nation's rail network. Secretary Pete Buttigieg calls it a reversal of "a half-century of federal underinvestment." ?? How do you think this historic investment in rail infrastructure will reshape America's transportation landscape over the next decade? #Infrastructure #RailTransportation #CivilEngineering #Transportation

Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced two rail projects will begin January 2nd that will help improve reliability and safety. #RTSMag #PRT #railgrinding #RailWorks Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/eAWASwA9

?? In the news: “In Australia’s rail infrastructure landscape, a transformative force is emerging. Martinus, once a burgeoning entity focused on product delivery, is now distinguishing itself as a expert in the design and construct (D and C) realm.” Read the full article here ?? https://lnkd.in/ggWwZupy #RailInfrastructure #NextGenRailway

COVID-19 supply chain disruptions and severe weather events showed us just how crucial to the economy a resilient and reliable supply chain is. So it's fantastic to see this committment from the Australian Government and ARTC to improve the resilience and reliability of key parts of the interstate rail freight network ??

The Washington State Department of Transportation is set to receive a $49.7 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to study the?possibility of a high-speed passenger rail line?linking Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, BC, collectively referred to as the Cascadia megaregion, reported KGW-TV. ? "The funding comes from the federal agency's Corridor Identification and Development Program and will support "technical planning across the Cascadia region" and engagement with communities along the corridor, as well as exploring potential route options. The Washington Legislature is also set to kick in $5.5 million in matching funds." https://lnkd.in/gb4Tb65G #cascadia #highspeed #trains #rapid #transit

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $2.4 billion for 122 new rail projects in 41 states and D.C., to improve safety, strengthen supply chains, and grow America’s freight and passenger rail networks. Administered through the Federal Railroad Administration Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, grants being announced will benefit every region of the country, especially rural communities. The majority of projects are for rail infrastructure, but the full list of projects also includes supporting the rail workforce and investing in the hardworking Americans who will help maintain and operate the Nation’s rail networks well into the future > https://lnkd.in/eZ_z9pUj U.S. Department of Transportation Amtrak

Connecticut awarded $291M in federal funding for rail improvement projects, including track upgrades on the Hartford and New Haven Lines and replacing railroad bridges in Greenwich and Windsor Locks https://buff.ly/4g46qcj