NBC DFW: “Texas Central announced Monday they signed a $1.6 billion contract with Kiewit Infrastructure South to install core electrical systems for a proposed bullet train expected to run from Dallas to Houston….
Texas Central is hoping to replicate the Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed rail system in Texas, though there is stiff opposition from landowners who are reluctant to give the right of way.
‘Texans Against High-Speed Rail’ said Texas landowners who do not want to grant access to their land claiming it will cause a reduction in property values, an increase in ambient noise, more light and destruction of wildlife habitats.
Texas Central said the project could create an estimated 17,000 jobs during the six years of its construction, 20,000 supply chain hobs and more than 1,400 permanent jobs once the train is fully operational.”