The Dallas–Houston high-speed rail system is set to receive an update from local officials that could change the layout of the troubled construction project.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is set to present an examination of an alternative route for the project at a Regional Transportation Council meeting on Thursday.
Why It Matters
The Houston–Dallas bullet train has been pitched for more than a decade as a transformative infrastructure project that could cut travel time between the two major metros to about 90 minutes. However, it has faced consistent resistance from landowners, lawmakers and local officials over eminent domain use, environmental concerns and the project’s viability.
What To Know
The Regional Transportation Council is scheduled to review progress on the Dallas–Fort Worth bullet train at its August 7 meeting.
North Central Texas Council of Governments’ staff members are expected to present updates, with an examination for a more westerly rail alignment near downtown Dallas…