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Engineering study finds Austin-San Antonio passenger route could cost $13.5 billion
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by trains.com
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
An engineering study has determined the potential cost of a passenger route between two cities. The estimated cost is $13.5 billion. This figure is associated with a route that would connect Austin…
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Key takeaway This figure is associated with a route that would connect Austin and San Antonio.
An engineering study has determined the potential cost of a passenger route between two cities. The estimated cost is $13.5 billion. This figure is associated with a route that would connect Austin and San Antonio.
Further details about the study and its findings are available from the source. The cost estimate is the primary information released from the study. More information can be found on the trains.com website.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: trains.com ·
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