Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail project seems to be gaining momentum


by Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media— The longstanding plan to connect Texas' two largest cities with a bullet train has support from political leaders in the U.S. and Japan, where the high-speed technology was developed. Amtrak continues to explore the idea.

The Daily Signal—California’s High-Speed Rail Project Far From Finished, but It Is Putting Money in Unions’ Coffers. Democratic officials are throwing billions at California high-speed rail projects that have yet to be built, funding thousands of jobs specifically for union members. Despite Read More

New Scientist—Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail?. As work begins on building the US’s first high-speed rail service – linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas – analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country

ABC7 Los Angeles—Construction starting on high-speed rail between SoCal, Las Vegas. Once complete, Brightline's train will connect Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga in two hours.