Amtrak has issued a request for qualifications (RfQ) for a delivery partner for the Dallas–Houston high-speed rail (HSR) project in Texas. A request for proposal (RFP) will then be issued, inviting the shortlisted companies or joint ventures to submit their best price estimate.
The initiative is being undertaken in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to assess the feasibility of and the implementation strategy for the corridor. The selected partner will collaborate with Amtrak to advance the project through the design, engineering, funding, and construction phases.
The 239.85-mile-long line is proposed to feature N700S Series Shinkansen high-speed trains travelling at 205.05 mph, achieving a travel time of 90 minutes. It will have one stop at Brazos Valley. The project is estimated to cost $33.6 billion. It will be managed by Texas Central Partners, LLC. Passenger services are expected to commence by 2030.