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Austin Western Railroad

The Austin Western Railroad (AWRR) is a Class III short-line railroad based in Round Rock, Texas, and a subsidiary of Watco. AWRR operates on 126 miles of track owned by Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, running from Fairland to Giddings, Texas, with a branch line to Marble Falls. Approximately 28 miles of track between Fairland and Llano are currently out of service, forming the Austin and Northwestern Railroad Historic District.

5 hours ago : Severe storms and hail threatened Texas on Sunday due to a cold front.

A cold front brought the risk of severe storms and hail across Texas on Sunday. Strong thunderstorms were possible, impacting Mother's Day celebrations. Sunny weather preceded the stormy conditions.

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2005: Revenue service ceased between Fairland and Llano

In 2005, the 28 miles of track between Fairland and Llano, which is now part of the Austin and Northwestern Railroad Historic District, last saw revenue service.

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2007: Austin Western Railroad Founded

In 2007, the Austin Western Railroad was founded after Watco won the bid to operate the line following the end of the Austin Area Terminal Railroad's contract with Capital Metro.

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July 2025: AWRR Customers Listed

As of July 2025, a list of Austin Western Railroad customers was compiled.

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2026: Interchanges not in use at Elgin and Giddings

As of 2026, the interchanges at Elgin and Giddings are not in use, although they do exist.

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