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The high-speed rail project, envisioned to connect Dallas and Houston in under 90 minutes, had shifted in recent years to rely on federal dollars and Amtrak's participation. (Courtesy Texas Central Newsroom)

Federal government ends $63.9M grant for Texas high-speed rail project connecting Dallas, Houston

By Nichaela Shaheen

The decision, which comes from an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak, effectively halts federal support for the project, originally led by Texas Central as a privately funded venture, according to a news release. 

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