Description

The idea of high-speed rail in our nation, long a staple of passenger travel in Japan and Europe, is starting to quickly gain momentum. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Rail Research Group performs research to help determine the financial and technological feasibility of high-speed rail systems in Texas.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Rail Division is currently undertaking two high-speed intercity passenger rail studies, focusing on the Oklahoma City to South Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston corridors.  TTI is providing technical assistance to the Rail Division in support of these corridor studies.

Research Initiatives

To view an abstract of current and past projects, click on the following titles:

• How Fast is a Fast Train? Comparing Attitudes and Preferences for Improved Passenger Rail Service among Urban Areas in the South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor
• Policy and Financial Analysis of High-Speed Rail Ventures in the State of Texas
• Potential Development of an Intercity Passenger Transit System in Texas
• Development and Implementation of High-Speed Rail Systems in Texas

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Curtis Morgan