History of Austin Western Railroad in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
July 2025: AWRR Customers Listed
As of July 2025, a list of Austin Western Railroad customers was compiled.
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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