Infrastructure firm to conduct feasibility study on passenger rail connecting Austin, San Antonio

Travis County approves study on passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio

Between the I-35 expansion, MoPac construction, and the general growing pains of the metroplex beyond its transportation infrastructure’s capacity, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has long advocated for the need for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio. On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court took its first step towards making that a reality, approving […] The post Travis County approves study on passenger rail between Austin an…

Officials approve feasibility study for Austin-San Antonio commuter rail

The southbound Texas Eagle makes a stop in Austin, Texas, on June 1, 2017. Officials in Travis County, which includes Austin, have approved a feasibility study for commuter service between Austin and San Antonio. Bob Johnston AUSTIN, Texas — Officials in Travis County have approved a contract for a feasibility study of a commuter rail operation between Austin and San Antonio, Texas. At a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, the Travis County Commi…

Infrastructure firm to conduct feasibility study on passenger rail connecting Austin, San Antonio

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Travis County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a nearly $125,000 contract for a feasibility study for a commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio. Commissioners, during their meeting Tuesday, approved the $124,953.50 contract with HNTB Corporation for the Passenger Rail Feasibility Study. Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) requested a "high-level feasibility study" along SH 130 and IH 10 for…