A Review Of Houston's New Light Rail

Houston Chronicle's Ken Hoffman rides the new Houston light rail on opening day.

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January 2, 2004, 8:00 AM PST

"For a train that endured such a bumpy road getting built, Houston's light rail had smooth, though overcrowded, sailing Thursday... Houston's light rail is a trip. At Main Street Square, the train scoots across a pool of water, with jets shooting streams 40 feet in the air in rhythm to pre-recorded music."

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FULL STORY: Smooth glide into future of Houston

Friday, January 2, 2004 in The Houston Chronicle

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