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Austin Light Rail’s $39M Design Contract Under Fire | Texas News
Austin’s light rail future hangs in the balance as the Transit Partnership prepares to vote on a $39 million contract with Stadler US to design and build the trains — a price tag that’s sparking debate. NYU transit expert Eric Goldwyn calls it excessive, especially since Parsons is already handling design work, raising questions about what exactly this contract covers. Critics note the per-train cost could hit $17 million, far above recent deals. Supporters argue it’s a necessary investment for a $8 billion project. If approved, Stadler could deliver 21 trains for over $350 million. The…
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