Oklahoma’s Rail Future on Track | Oklahoma City News

Central Oklahoma is on the brink of a major transportation crisis, with daily travel miles projected to surge and traffic delays potentially tripling by 2045—just as employment is set to grow by 50%. To avoid a costly future, ONE Transit is pushing to build a 39-mile commuter rail line along existing BNSF freight tracks, connecting Edmond, OKC, and Norman. After five years of productive talks with BNSF, they’re tackling key challenges like train crossings and prioritizing commuter trains. A $750K federal grant funds critical studies, while a recent Salt Lake City tour revealed a blueprint for success: an integrated transit network where rail leads, supported by buses and other services. Voters could decide on funding via a sales tax measure by mid-2027—with immediate bus upgrades planned—and leaders are lobbying to bring federal dollars back to Oklahoma. 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/b10206892b969129