Local TREND. +1 City Council Actions Opposing High Speed Rail

Where: City of Teague, Board of Aldermen, Texas

What does Teague list as reasons to oppose high speed rail?

• No eminent domain authority & need it to complete the project
• Negative impact to property values
  • Reduction in values and fewer uses of adjoining property
• Delays for emergency vehicles
• Prevents direct travel across the region.  
• Serious safety concerns including: rail buckling, derailment, electromagnetic interference with freight rail, and concerns regarding proximity to natural gas facilities
• Expense and inconvenience of the proposed rail line may require future public subsidy
• “The Surface Transportation Board and the 87th District Court of Leon County have recently issued decisions against the Texas Central High-Speed Rail Project. “

Freestone County Times | CITY OF TEAGUE OFFICIALLY OPPOSED TO HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY