Austin Light Rail Project Phase 1
Sector: Rail • Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Source: Engineering News-Record | ENR
The project involves the design and construction of a nearly 10-mile, 15-station double-tracked light-rail system through downtown Austin to east Austin, including a new bridge across Lady Bird Lake and several miles of pedestrian cycling paths. The project aims to start construction in 2027 and begin passenger service by 2033.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Engineering News-Record | ENR
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the design and construction of a nearly 10-mile, 15-station double-tracked light-rail system through downtown Austin to east Austin, including a new bridge across Lady Bird Lake and several miles of pedestrian cycling paths. The project aims to start construction in 2027 and begin passenger service by 2033. |
Original sector | Transportation Infrastructure |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Austin |
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Source | Engineering News-Record | ENR |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-14 |
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