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Texas’ rail revival may feel improbable in a state built around highways, but the demand is there—even if the service isn’t, Bloomberg writes.  A trip that should take four hours between Dallas and ...

The proposed Texas Central high-speed rail project suffered a fresh blow this week when Spanish rail operator Renfe decided to liquidate its U.S. subsidiary—Renfe of America—and write off its entire ...

Passenger rail has long been a subject of indifference, if not scorn, amidst the Republican political leadership of Texas, a state that has come to identify itself with super-tall highways and ...

It’s a common saying that “everything is bigger in Texas.” The state is renowned for its expansive highways, vast ranches, generous food portions, and thriving cities. While big projects like a ...