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Passenger rail between San Antonio and Austin? Two routes, major hurdles
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· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the proposed passenger rail service, including details on the routes and challenges, readers can refer to Texas Public Radio | TPR.
There is consideration for establishing passenger rail service between San Antonio and Austin . Two potential routes are being explored for this project. Major hurdles need to be overcome for the passenger rail to become a reality. For more information on the proposed passenger rail service, including details on the routes and challenges, readers can refer to Texas Public Radio | TPR.
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Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio | TPR ·
Reading time: 1 min
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