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$12B Texas bullet train construction could start this year

Construction Dive

Texas Central Partners is pressing on with the Dallas-to-Houston line and will appeal a court ruling that denied it railroad designation and land rights.

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Texas Top Court Says Private High-Speed Rail Can Use Eminent Domain

ENR Construction

Texas Central Railroad wants to build a $30-billion high-speed passenger rail between Dallas and Houston.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules for High-Speed Rail Project in Eminent Domain Case

ENR Construction

Texas Central Railroad wants to build a $30-billion high-speed passenger rail between Dallas and Houston.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] Impact on Texans and Industries.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1]

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

Business Facilities

While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). The port is located about 12 miles south of the 4-lane.