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Feds Announce $1.24 Billion for Safety Upgrades Across America’s Rail System

November 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration is distributing $1.24 billion in rail safety infrastructure projects through 91 grants across 37 states via the fiscal 2025-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

Amtrak Says It Is Grateful for Texas Funding of Daily Heartland Flyer Trains

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak leaders thank elected and appointed Texas officials for providing that state’s portion of an agreement with the State of Oklahoma to sponsor the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer service between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.

Gateway International Rail Park Establishes the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway

July 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Gateway International Rail Park recently announced the formation of the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway in Laredo, Texas, a logistics platform officials contend is designed to strengthen cross-border freight capacity in the Laredo market.

Northeast Texas Railway Seeks to Take Over 65-Mile Line

June 6, 2026 The Turntable

Northeast Texas Railway Company is seeking federal authority to acquire and operate about 65.59 miles of rail line owned by the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District.

The Crash at Crush: The Day Thousands Turned Out to Watch a Train Wreck

April 23, 2026 The Turntable

On Sept. 15, 1896, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, better known as the Katy, staged a head-on collision between two uncrewed steam locomotives at a temporary event site called Crush, Texas.

Union Pacific Railroad Plans to Develop the Mainline Texas Industrial Park

December 19, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad has announced plans to develop the Mainline Texas Industrial Park, a master-planned, 2,000-acre industrial development just outside Houston.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Launching Silver Line Regional Rail Line

October 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit will launch the Silver Line regional rail service on Saturday, October 25, 2025, an investment that strengthens DART’s role as a regional economic and mobility asset.

Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line to Become Active Before End of August

July 31, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Activation will silence train horns in Addison, Coppell and Dallas first, with Carrollton, Richardson, and Plano to follow as testing of vehicles, crossings and track will continue with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit aiming to open for passenger service before the end of year.

Amtrak Faces’ Imminent Service Suspension’ Without Texas Funding

June 5, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak officials are warning that the Heartland Flyer between Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City faces “imminent service suspension” by Oct. 1 unless Texas coughs up funding.

A view of a new Silver Line station in the Dallas, Texas, region.

DART Silver Line Trains to Start Test Runs in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton

April 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit will advance segmented testing within the Silver Line Regional Rail’s central corridor for the first time later this month.