A proposed 37-mile rail line connecting Celina to downtown Irving was called one of the “most promising corridors,” according to an official with the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
The line — referred to as the Frisco Line by NCTCOG — is under consideration in Mobility 2050, a comprehensive transportation plan guiding regional investments through 2050, emphasizing reducing car dependency and expanding alternative transportation options.
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan includes 12 major rail and high-speed transportation corridors, with key projects including a $1.1 billion Southwest TEXRail extension, a $125 million A-train South Extension, and an $8 billion high-speed rail corridor that would connect downtown Fort Worth and Dallas…