After nearly 26 years of service, the Heartland Flyer may reach the end of the line.

Amtrak, which operates the train, says it was planning to expand the route—but now warns that without renewed funding from Texas, service could end as soon as .

in 2026. Still, the Texas Legislature approved a without including the $7.05 million needed to keep the Heartland Flyer running for the next two years. Oklahoma had committed to matching that support.

Governor Kevin Stitt was firm on Oklahoma's position:

"We're not going to pick up Texas' boat. We're not going to pick up their end of that." — Gov. Stitt

Train supporters have pointed out the timing:

"You'd think one last OU-Texas Big Game Train, October 10 through 12th, would be a more fitting sendoff."

If no funding is secured, the last tri

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