A Democratic congressman is proposing a high-speed rail service linking Mexico with the United States.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, met with the Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx Thursday, along with state and Mexican officials to discuss the system he proposes to run between San Antonio, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico.

The two cities, separated by 300 miles, would make the complete trip in less than two hours, crossing the U.S./Mexican border in Laredo, Texas, according to Fox News Latino.

“Secretary Foxx and his team are interested,” Cuellar said. “A high-speed rail between San Antonio and Monterrey through Laredo would revolutionize trade and travel between the United States and Mexico.”

Cuellar proposes pre-clearance immigration and customs checks so no stop would be necessary at the border.

Fox reported:

The project is planned as a joint effort by both nations. But the timeline remains somewhat murky. Both countries are optimistic the project will get done, but the effort seems to be taking a more immediate priority south of the border.

Mexican officials told Fox News Latino they have already received the go-ahead and funding is lined up from the federal government and the state of Nuevo Leon. Mexico estimates its share of the cost for the project will be around $1.5 billion, with construction slated to begin as early the first half of 2015 and completed by 2018.

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