The Texas Central high-speed rail project linking Dallas and Houston faces ongoing challenges, most recently exacerbated by government funding cuts. Despite the setback when U.S. Secretary Sean Duffy withdrew a significant grant, private investor John Kleinheinz, who recently assumed control, views this as an opportunity to push for a privately led initiative. Kleinheinz emphasizes the project's potential for economic growth and job creation in Texas, a sentiment echoed by advocacy groups supporting the initiative for high-speed rail in the United States.
"The first Trump Administration gave this project the green light, but after President Trump left office, the project got hung up in the politics of the Biden Administration's efforts to jam Amtrak and politics into the equation."
"We agree with Secretary Duffy that this project should be led by the private sector, and we will be proud to take it forward. This project is shovel-ready and will create significant new jobs and economic growth for Texas..."
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