Kansas-Texas Passenger Rail Proposal
Sector: Rail • Location: Newton, Kansas, United States
Source: Lawrence Journal-World
The Kansas Department of Transportation is proposing a passenger rail project that would reconnect rail service between Kansas and Texas, extending Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer line to Newton, Kansas, with stops in Wichita and Arkansas City. The project aims to restore a rail link that has been inactive since 1979, enhancing transportation options and economic opportunities for residents and businesse
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Government
- Location
- Newton, Kansas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lawrence Journal-World
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Kansas Department of Transportation is proposing a passenger rail project that would reconnect rail service between Kansas and Texas, extending Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer line to Newton, Kansas, with stops in Wichita and Arkansas City. The project aims to restore a rail link that has been inactive since 1979, enhancing transportation options and economic opportunities for residents and businesses in the region. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Kansas |
City | Newton |
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Source | Lawrence Journal-World |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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