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225 Rail and UTLX Announce Strategic Partnership

January 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Tank Car Company and 225 Rail are pleased to announce a strategic partnership for railcar owners and shippers.

United States Army Corps of Engineers Awards Granite $71 Million for Fort Bliss Rail Yard Expansion Project

January 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Granite a roughly $71 million contract to expand and update the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

DART Silver Line Targeted to Open by Early 2026

January 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is nearing completion of the new Silver Line and preparing to open the 26-mile regional rail project to passengers for revenue service between the end of the year and early 2026.

Federal Grant to Support San Antonio’s Green Line

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration today announced a $267.8 million construction grant award in San Antonio, Texas.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Agency received the recognition at the Latinos In Transit Annual Leadership Summit.

BNSF Named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ for Texas Veterans

August 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, was honored this month by the Texas Veterans Commission for its dedication to hiring veterans.

DART Orange Line Celebrates Decade of Taking Riders to DFW Airport with Direct Rail Service

August 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Recent local transit conversation has focused on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail project and its ability to connect future passengers to Terminal B at DFW Airport once it opens for revenue service later next year or early 2026.

DART’s Rail System is Experiencing Delays Due to a Network Communication Issue

August 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The current delay for passengers is about 30 minutes; please note this could increase due to rush hour traffic.

DART Silver Line Testing to Begin between Richardson and Plano

July 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Residents in Plano and Richardson will soon be able to catch a glimpse of the new Silver Line trains in town with Dallas Area Rapid Transit set to begin testing Monday, July 21.