Texas Rail Advocates

Will 2027 be the year @TxDOT @TxDOTCommission gets a green light from the Texas legislature to develop passenger rail corridors? Pre-filing of bills has started. texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @BucyForTexas @RepWalle

Our crystal ball for Texas rail transportation issues in the 2027 session. We look backward and forward. Bills to be filed for freight and passenger rail this go round? tinyurl.com/nharwxtz @TxDOTCommission @TxDOT @GinaHinojosaTX @VikkiGoodwinTX @txslrra @TXRailroads

Texas & Eastern Railroad holds ribbon cutting on Phase 1 completion of $30M federal CRISI grants. New rail, ties, switches, freight siding included @USDOTFRA @TexasStateRR @txslrra

Busy week: Dallas-based @TrinityJobs railcar division merges with Thrall, then buys out Chicago leasing company. Announces 3rd quarter results with $1.6B in backlog orders. texasrailadvocates.org/post/…

Texas scores another $126 million for 8 projects in the latest round of federal rail funds, now totaling over $1 billion this year. First time ever and kudos to TxDOT Rail Division running notch 8 @TxDOTCommission @TxDOT @rail_pro_mag @RailwayAge

New international rail link between Texas and Mexico scheduled to open in 2027. The South Orient line back after 2 decades. @TxDOT @Ferromex @rail_pro_mag @TXRailroads @txslrra texasrailadvocates.org/post/…

Another federal rail grant announcement for Texas. It's CRISI time. $106 million for 8 projects around the state. $35m to advance SW Texas/Mexico rail link. Short line, port rail, loco upgrades, rail rehabs. @txslrra @TxDOTCommission @TxDOT tinyurl.com/48kmr8ma

Mark your calendar for April 5th and 6th, 2027. It's the 23rd annual Southwestern Rail Conference, hosted by @TXRailAdvocate. If you want to know about freight and passenger rail in the dynamic state of Texas, you will want to be at this conference. texasrailadvocates.org/post/…

Texas Senate Transportation hearing reviews $775 million windfall federal rail crossing grant, asks what can we do to make at-grade crossings safer and keep traffic moving texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @TxDOT @TxDOTCommission @TXRailroads @txslrra @TanParkerTX

Texas funding is secured, so go ride the Heartland Flyer. $17M federal grant for station upgrades preserved @Amtrak @TxDOT @TxDOTCommission @OKDOT @CityofFortWorth @GainesvilleGov @GainesvilleTX @TanParkerTX @HagenbuchTX @NCTCOGtrans @FortWorthReport

Tale of two routes: More revealed about passenger rail study connections between Austin and San Antonio texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @JudgePeterSakai @AndyBrownATX @TxDOTCommission @TxDOT

It's train time Saturday morning. Join TRA at the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco TX for a 9am tour. $18 per person, cheaper for the kiddos. Proceeds benefit the museum. Sign up through this link, pay at the museum. @HistoricTrains texasrailadvocates.org/event…

Breaking: Texas sweeps a federal rail grant announcement today. $775,000,000 + texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @TxDOTCommission @TxDOTCommission @DanPatrick @TxDOTCEO @TanParkerTX

Go ride the Heartland Flyer next year. @TxDOT funding for this popular @VisitFortWorth to @OKC train carries it into 2027. texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @Oklahoma_Rail @OKDOT @RailPassengers @FortWorthReport @TanParkerTX @HagenbuchTX @DavidSpillerTX @RealOriginalNFA

Ooops. Our registration link was down. If you tried to sign up for our tour of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco TX this Saturday, please try again! texasrailadvocates.org/event… @HistoricTrains

On your calendar for Saturday morning August 15th? Join Texas Rail Advocates as we mix, mingle and tour the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Sign up now. texasrailadvocates.org/event… @HistoricTrains

Join Texas Rail Advocates Saturday August 15th at the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco. Sign up for a special tour! Let's talk trains. texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @HistoricTrains

Have old rail cars to donate? An Abilene, Texas non-profit is looking texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @txslrra @UnionPacific @BNSFRailway @CPKCrail

Come join @TXRailAdvocate Saturday August 15 at the @HistoricTrains Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco Texas for a tour and get-together! Sign up today. texasrailadvocates.org/post/…

And the new President/CEO of DART is......... (to be delayed until next week) Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board is split on "Candidate A" amid questions texasrailadvocates.org/post/… @dartmedia