AUSTIN, Texas – In a unique and innovative move, Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, and San Antonio City Councilmember Melissa Cabello Havrda are set to host the Texas Passenger Rail Advisory Committee meeting aboard an Amtrak train traveling from San Antonio to Austin. This exciting initiative aims to explore and discuss the potential for expanding passenger rail services between Texas and Mexico.

Accompanying the officials on this journey will be Saltillo Mayor-Elect Javier Díaz González, adding a cross-border perspective to the discussions. The meeting promises to be a groundbreaking event in fostering stronger regional transportation connections.

After the train ride, a press conference is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Austin Amtrak station. During the conference, officials will outline TPRAC’s priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session, shedding light on the future of passenger rail in the state.

For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of the press conference will be available. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the exciting developments in Texas passenger rail services.