Austin Light Rail System
Sector: Road • Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Source: KXAN Austin
Austin is in the planning, design, and development phase of a decade-long plan to bring a light rail system to the city and surrounding area. The project was approved by voters in 2020 and is expected to open for service in 2033. The initial phase includes a two-line rail system running along 9.8 miles of dedicated lanes with 15 stops through Austin's busiest areas, connecting north, south, and ea
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Rail, Government
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KXAN Austin
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Austin is in the planning, design, and development phase of a decade-long plan to bring a light rail system to the city and surrounding area. The project was approved by voters in 2020 and is expected to open for service in 2033. The initial phase includes a two-line rail system running along 9.8 miles of dedicated lanes with 15 stops through Austin's busiest areas, connecting north, south, and east of downtown. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Austin |
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Source | KXAN Austin |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-08 |
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