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Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cora Neas , as published by KXAN Local
· August 20, 2026
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A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears sound from an engineering perspective.
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