Plans for a high-speed rail line linking Dallas and Houston in Texas have received a boost after it emerged Amtrack, the company behind the project, has begun the procurement process to select a delivery partner for the scheme.
Campaign group Texas Rail Advocates revealed on Thursday that Amtrak had issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) as it seeks a partner company to “provide programmatic support for the development of the Texas High Speed Rail Project.”
Why It Matters
The United States has historically lagged behind Europe, Japan and China regarding the construction of high-speed railways, but a number of projects are now under either construction or consideration across the nation.
A 2021 study by engineering company Webuild SpA estimated the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail line would result in $36 billion in “economic direct impact for the region” over the next 25 years.
What To Know
On Thursday, Texas Rail Advocates published an article saying that Amtrack is searching for a delivery partner to help it with the Texas High Speed Rail Project…