Yes, it's Texas Central which requires a new station, not Amtrak. There isn't room at Union Station. To build a 4/6 track station above what currently exists would be extremely difficult and disruptive. I also don't think that the current station could handle all the traffic coming in and out, and we haven't even gotten to the parking situation yet. If the train ever expands to Ft. Worth, could we see an infill at Union Station? Maybe, but that's a discussion for later.
It would, however, be possible to build platforms for Amtrak and TRE at the new station. I think that is a much smarter, and cheaper, idea. Having Amtrak also stop here would only add 10 minutes to the schedule, and extending TRE would increase connectivity. The through-ticketing agreement would work well on this end of the line if both trains stopped here.
It would, however, be possible to build platforms for Amtrak and TRE at the new station. I think that is a much smarter, and cheaper, idea. Having Amtrak also stop here would only add 10 minutes to the schedule, and extending TRE would increase connectivity. The through-ticketing agreement would work well on this end of the line if both trains stopped here.