Houston Matters
“I was today years old when I learned [blank] about Houston”
Posted on · We seek Houstonians' examples of things they were slow to catch on to about Houston, or things they're surprised other Houstonians don't know by now.
Tag: trains
Houston Matters
The slow grind of transportation projects (June 13, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Trains stopped on tracks has made traffic a nightmare at times in Houston’s East End. A plan to build underpasses aims to help. We discuss why such transportation improvements often take so long and are so complicated.
Houston Matters
Railroad merger update (Feb. 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We get an update on the proposed rail merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern and its potential impact on the Houston area.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2416: The PaleoClock
Posted on · Episode: 2416 In which the PaleoClock puts time in perspective. Today, a very slow clock.
Town Square
NYT best-selling author, James Patterson, on his new book “Blowback”. Plus, a conversation with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
Posted on · James Patterson on his impressive career as the world’s best-selling author with over 400 million books sold. Plus, U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses plans for improving transportation conditions in Houston.
Houston Matters
Canceling classes to address teacher burnout, and how trains serve Houston (Jan. 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Aldine ISD cancels classes the next three Fridays to address teacher burnout, and how trains serve our region -- from freight to mass transit.
Houston Matters
How Does Houston’s Transit System Measure Up With The Rest Of The Country?
Posted on · Former METRO board member Christof Spieler examines that question in his new book, Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit.
Transportation
Railroad Officials Issue Safety Appeal To Truck Drivers
Posted on · Texas continues to lead the nation in the number of crashes at railroad crossings. As the state observes Train Safety Awareness Month, officials say truck drivers need to be especially careful.
Houston Matters
Trains in Houston — What Are They Hauling and Where are They Going?
Posted on · While a lot of attention has been paid to a proposed high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas, and Houstonians in favor of mass transit expansion often push for additional light rail in town, trains don't just haul people to and from portions of Greater Houston. In fact, their primary purpose is to haul goods. […]
Houston Matters
Crude-by-Rail Plummeting In Texas But Critics Insist Risk of Accidents Remains
Posted on · Last month, two freight trains collided head-on and erupted in flames near Amarillo. And this month is the anniversary of a far worse train catastrophe in Canada. The accidents are why some community groups say more needs to be done in Houston to make railways safer, especially when it comes to the transport of one […]
Transportation
Officials Looking For Cause Of Train Derailment In Northwest Houston
Posted on · A section of Old Katy Road is back open after a train derailment that knocked a couple of rail cars off a bridge. Meanwhile officials are trying to figure out what exactly happened.
Transportation
Derailment Topples Train Car Onto Roadway In Northwest Houston
Posted on · A section of Old Katy Road in northwest Houston was closed Thursday as crews worked to clear a rail car that fell off a bridge. Investigators are now trying to figure out what caused the train to derail over a busy roadway.
Houston Matters
Houston Event Welcomes Train Enthusiasts
Posted on · The Big Texas Train Show will be held this weekend at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
PBS Newshour
Video: High Speed Rail To Dallas
Posted on · Private company hopes to provide a 90 minute trip between the cities.