Passenger Intercity Texas Transportation Council gives final approval to funding rescue for Heartland Flyer

Texas Transportation Council gives final approval to funding rescue for Heartland Flyer

By | August 21, 2025

North Texas organization to provide $3.5 to keep train running for a year

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