The Texas Central Bullet Train has reached another milestone in its process toward implementing the first high-speed train project not only in Texas but the U.S. Inking a deal with Amtrak, Lone Star State passengers of the proposed train will have access to connections on national routes via Amtrak. The deal states that tickets for both the Texas bullet train and the national train service provider will be available for purchase over Amtrak’s reservation system, breaking new ground for Texas Central, but re-opening the door for Amtrak which, since 1995, hasn’t operated between Houston and Dallas.
In a statement released by Tim Keith, President of Texas Central, it was asserted: “This agreement is another important step in the progress of the Texas Bullet Train. It gives both local and interstate travelers more options and ease of travel not previously available by intercity passenger trains in Texas.” At this time, a final environmental study of the 240-mile route for the Texas bullet train is being completed by the Federal Railroad Administration.