July 17, 2025 – Funding has been secured to continue operations of the Heartland Flyer, the Amtrak route connecting Fort Worth, Texas, to Oklahoma City, ensuring service will continue without interruption through the next fiscal year. This crucial investment not only safeguards the existing passenger rail line but also lays the groundwork for a potential northward expansion into Kansas.
The Heartland Flyer has long served as a vital regional connector, offering affordable, environmentally friendly transportation across the southern plains. The new funding—provided through a mix of state and federal contributions—will support daily service, ongoing maintenance, and operational staffing. With financial stability in place, planners and transportation officials are now eyeing a long-anticipated extension of the line to Wichita, Kansas, and possibly onward to Newton, which would link the Flyer to Amtrak’s national Southwest Chief route…