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Heartland Flyer

Rides in racecars will be among highlights of Race For Time 2023 events planned this weekend in Ardmore to benefit Oklahoma children and their families fighting cancer. (Courtesy photo)
Sep 13, 2023

Fun weekend planned in Ardmore for kids, families fighting cancer

“Race for Time” events planned Saturday and Sunday in Ardmore will benefit nearly 200 children and their families fighting cancer.

Sep 15, 2022

Rail strike averted; travel, supply chain issues minimal

Rail companies and their workers reached a tentative agreement to avoid a shutdown that would have devastated the economy.

Sep 8, 2022

Heartland Flyer discounts benefit groups

People who travel in groups aboard Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth may receive ticket discounts.

Apr 14, 2022

OKC endorses expanded Amtrak rail service

The Oklahoma City Council unanimously voiced support for the expansion of the Heartland Flyer from Oklahoma City to Newton, Kansas.

Jun 14, 2021

Plan would expand Amtrak service in Oklahoma, region

Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal infrastructure funding will get the long-discussed route on track.

May 14, 2020

Resolution supports passenger rail extension

A resolution supporting the extension of passenger rail service from Oklahoma City to Newton, Kansas, was adopted unanimously by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Sep 27, 2019

Around Town: Amtrak’s got a deal

The Heartland Flyer again this year is giving football fans headed to the annual OU-Texas game an optional route. Here’s the deal: Amtrak is offering $32 one-way tickets between Oklahoma […]

Jun 12, 2019

Heartland Flyer poised for growth after 20 years of operation

The number of passengers taking Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer between central Oklahoma and Dallas-Fort Worth is on track to top last year’s ridership of 68,000.

Oct 8, 2018

Storm interrupts Heartland Flyer service

Passengers on the Amtrak Heartland Flyer train route running between Oklahoma and Texas were shuttled briefly on buses while track repairs were made after a storm washout over the weekend, Oklahoma Department of Transportation officials said.

Mar 23, 2018

With new budget, Heartland Flyer extension back on track

Congressional commitment to put nearly $2 billion into Amtrak in the new budget is good reason to believe a Heartland Flyer extension into Kansas might soon be realized, said Evan Stair, president of the nonprofit Passenger Rail Oklahoma organization.

Feb 16, 2018

Heartland Flyer line compliant with new Amtrak rules

Amtrak’s announcement that the transportation company may suspend service on tracks that don't have sophisticated speed controls is unlikely to affect Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer service, officials said.

Oct 3, 2017

Interim study on passenger rail picks up momentum

Discussions about passenger rail in Oklahoma turned to practical matters of speed and money Tuesday when a Tulsa lawmaker brought a contractor to the state Capitol to talk numbers.