Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer to suspend service after funding not forthcoming

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Jun 4
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Oklahoma Voice By: Barbara Hoberock June 5, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth is expected to end on or before Oct. 1, transportation officials said Thursday.

The announcement comes after the Texas Legislature declined to continue funding for its share of the 206-mile route.

The Heartland Flyer is jointly funded by Oklahoma and Texas.

The service, operated by Amtrak, was reestablished in 1999 after ending in 1979.

In a statement Thursday, Amtrak said the Heartland Flyer faces imminent suspension no later than Oct. 1 unless Texas secures its share of funding.

A more specific suspension date is expected to be announced later.

View the full article: OklahomaVoice.com

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