"Improving and expanding our transportation infrastructure is vitally important in a state that grows by more than 1,000 people each day," Texas Governor Rick Perry said. "As we look for more efficient ways to keep Texans moving, high-speed rail is an important option, which is why I am supportive of this and other high-speed rail projects across Texas."

Colorado, New Mexico and Texas could receive up to $5 million from the Federal Railroad Administration under the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 to study the viability of the El Paso to Denver High-Speed Rail Corridor. The three states will submit the joint pre-application for funds tomorrow, Friday, July 10.

The alignment noted on this map is used for demonstration purposes only. Actual alignment will be determined at a later point.