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San Antonio to Austin Rail Push Stalls | San Antonio News
A new Texas study proposes reviving passenger rail between San Antonio and Austin, aiming for up to eight daily trains—up from just one unreliable Amtrak trip. But progress stalls at Union Pacific, which owns the tracks and refuses to expand passenger service, prioritizing freight instead. With I-35 traffic worsening and population projected to double by 2050, the need for faster, reliable transit is urgent. The plan outlines five routes, each requiring billions in upgrades, and marks a decades-long push that’s finally hitting a critical hurdle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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