Heartland Flyer Secures Funding Through 2027 | Texas News

The Heartland Flyer’s future just got brighter—funding secured through 2027 keeps this vital rail link between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City running, with hopes for another two years after that. Advocates including Fort Worth’s mayor and state lawmakers pushed hard to preserve the service, which serves as a lifeline for smaller towns and moved over 80,000 passengers last year. Plans are also underway to extend the route north to Newton, Kansas, though that massive project could cost hundreds of millions. For now, the train’s on solid ground—and it’s a win for regional travel and communities alike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a3ff22e79fe6f36