Editorial: For all its merits, Texas high-speed rail is likely a long ways down the track

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Editorial: For all its merits, Texas high-speed rail is likely a long ways down the track
(Source: Waco Tribune, January 29, 2014)

WACO, Texas -- High-speed passenger rail is very definitely in Texas’ future. The question is how far in the future. And who’s picking up the tab?

Full story: Waco Tribune

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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