On Mr. Maddox's blog he talks about how the Texas Central Railway plans to construct a train system that will link the Dallas, Forth Worth area to Houston.
I agree with Mr. Maddox that the state of Texas should be partially responsible for funding this private project. This method of transportation will be used by the public and will probably also be regulated which means that this is not only a private matter. Limiting the system to only two major areas might be a good start, but I think it's worth considering adding Austin and San Antonio like Mr. Maddox added. The majority of the Texas' population lives in this triangular area that will greatly benefit from having access to public transportation. Since not everybody has the luxury of owning a vehicle, this rail system is an alleviation to many. The cost of the average train fare is also usually lower than paying for gasoline and vehicle maintenance. Mr. Maddox explained that this high-speed rail system can actually reduce time spent travelling. This will definitely help with traffic, but I also believe that enough stations must be built for this to help.
