Passenger Rail Study
Summary
Tired of I-35 traffic? Travis County is funding a study to see if a passenger train between Austin and San Antonio is a viable solution. This could be a game-changer for commuters and the region's future.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
This study is the first step, but if the train becomes a reality, it could mean big bucks for construction and ongoing operations, plus potential fare revenue.
Commuters sick of traffic jams, businesses that could see more customers, and anyone who wants a more sustainable way to travel between the two cities.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Elon Musk says Boring Company working on Austin-San Antonio Hyperloop tunnel
Elon Musk said The Boring Company is developing a high-speed tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that could cut travel times from up to 2.5 hours to under 30 minutes.
New study explores passenger rail connection between Austin and San Antonio
A proposed Austin-San Antonio rail line could reach 125 mph, cutting travel time between the cities to about 55 minutes at its highest speeds.
Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion
A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears sound from an engineering perspective.
Train engine unit failed before downtown Austin derailment in April, incident report says
The failure of a locomotive power unit and slack between train cars caused a Union Pacific freight train derailment on April 23 in downtown Austin, according to a Federal Railroad Administration incident report.
Travis County approves study on passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio
Between the I-35 expansion, MoPac construction, and the general growing pains of the metroplex beyond its transportation infrastructure’s capacity, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has long advocated for the need for commuter rail between Austin and Sa...
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