The proposed 240-mile rail line, which has faced years of hurdles and setbacks, would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes.
Amtrak and Texas Central Partners released a joint statement on Wednesday saying that they are look to work together to find opportunities for planning and analysis to determine the viability of a 205 mile per hour train between the state's two largest cities.
"If we are going to add more high-speed rail to this country, the Dallas to Houston Corridor is a compelling proposition and offers great potential," said Amtrak Senior Vice President of High-Speed Rail Development Programs Andy Byford in a statement.
"While I could not align our current stakeholders on a common vision for a path forward, I wish the project the greatest success," said Aguilar in a LinkedIn post at the time.Just days later, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Texas Central could use eminent domain to acquire land to build the project.
"This high-speed train, using advanced, proven Shinkansen technology, has the opportunity to revolutionize rail travel in the southern U.S., and we believe Amtrak could be the perfect partner to help us achieve that," said new Texas Central CEO Michael Bui in a statement.
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