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A study released Wednesday by Texas Central suggests a large number of the state's residents would use a high-speed train the company wants to build between Dallas and Houston.

According to the survey, more than 80 percent of 2,000 residents surveyed said they would consider using the bullet train, which would have a stop in northern Grimes County, and more than two-thirds who have traveled between Houston and Dallas in the past year would "definitely" or "probably" use a high-speed train it were available.

The company says the survey shows more than 90 percent of those in North Texas or Houston would save at least an hour by taking the train.

"High-speed trains will allow people to spend more time where and how they want to spend it and less time worrying about if they are going to get to their destinations on time," said Texas Central CEO Tim Keith.

The company announced their plans for the $12 billion rail system linking the cities in October 2015 and has been met with opposition.