Dallas delays Amtrak alignment decision amid downtown concerns
Dallas is set to discuss the alignment issue for a proposed Amtrak project at its transportation and infrastructure committee's January meeting. The city has been weighing its options, with Arlington and Fort Worth urging a decision.
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) recently voted to approve federal initiatives for the project. However, Dallas proposed delaying the vote, preferring to explore the matter further. The city previously opposed the train's initially proposed route, which would have cut close to downtown's iconic landmark.
Dallas has not yet approved any alignment for the Amtrak project, despite concerns from the influential Hunt Realty group about a multi-billion dollar investment near Reunion Tower. A second alignment, west of downtown, remains unapproved. KERA's growth and infrastructure reporter, Pablo Arauz Peña, has been following the developments.
Dallas, while not opposed to high-speed rail, aims to ensure the Amtrak project aligns with its interests. Leaders have yet to agree on a path for the bullet train from North Texas to Houston. The upcoming January meeting is expected to provide more clarity on the city's stance.
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