Name of the Project
Texas high-speed train project.

Location
Texas, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Texas Central.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 386 km state-of-the-art passenger train system that will connect North Texas and Houston in less than 90 minutes and at speeds up to 320 km/h, with one stop in the Brazos Valley.

Potential Job Creation
The Texas high-speed train will create an estimated 10 000 direct jobs a year during construction and more than 1 500 direct permanent jobs when the train is fully operational. Current estimates show 25% of the permanent jobs created will be in rural counties between North Texas and Houston, and will be sourced locally. These jobs include highly skilled labour positions such as electricians, metal workers and other specialised professionals to maintain and operate the system.

Capital Expenditure
$20-billion, with civil works estimated at $14-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Texas Central has signed a design-build contract with a joint venture comprising Salini Impregilo and its US subsidiary Lane Construction Company. Salini-Lane will supply the civil infrastructure work for the new high-speed train service.

This includes the design and construction of the viaduct and embankment sections along the entire route, the installation of the track system and the construction of related buildings and services along the route that will house maintenance and other rail system equipment.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Salini Impregilo and Lane Construction Company (design-build contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Texas Central, email info@texascentral.com.