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Service modifications begin June 8

Trinity Metro is launching the Blue Line, updating hours and increasing frequency beginning on Sunday, June 8. The new color-coded route replaces Molly the Trolley and will feature bright blue buses with downtown-themed designs.

Additionally, several modifications will be implemented to reflect necessary detours for long-term construction projects across the system.

Route 2 Camp Bowie —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project along Camp Bowie Blvd. between Montgomery and University Drive.

Route 12 Samuels/Mercantile Center Station —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project at NE 28th Street and Decatur Avenue.

Molly The Trolley —  Rebrand as Blue Line, change service hours to 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and increase frequency to every 7 minutes.

Orange Line —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project at NE 28th Street and Decatur Avenue.

Route 52 Hulen —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project along Camp Bowie Boulevard between Montgomery Street and University Drive.

Route 91 North Side Station/Normandale —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project at NE 28th Street and Decatur Avenue.

 

Free rides for voting on May 3

Trinity Metro will offer free rides for voting on all local services on Saturday, May 3. Customers who are riding to or from the polls are eligible for free rides on Trinity Metro buses, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services (including paratransit) and Trinity Metro TEXRail. Free rides also include Trinity Railway Express stations in Tarrant County, including CentrePort.

To obtain a free ride, customers should notify their driver or train conductor that they are traveling to or from a voting location. Check the list of voting locations to find your best option. .

Ride Trinity Metro to the Cliburn

Trinity Metro has numerous services that are incredibly affordable, safe and convenient as you make your way to the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, which runs May 21-June 7.

Flying into Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and getting to downtown Fort Worth has never been easier than boarding Trinity Metro TEXRail. The 27-mile commuter rail line extends from DFW Airport’s Terminal B to downtown’s Fort Worth Central Station seven days a week. A one-way ticket is just $2.

After you ride TEXRail to downtown, simply hop aboard Molly the Trolley on Jones Street at Fort Worth Central Station curbside at bus bay S2. Look for the classic green trolley. It is a completely FREE service that circles downtown Fort Worth and stops at many hotels. It runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Trinity Metro also operates more than 30 bus routes that travel to all corners of the city. Wherever you need to go, a Trinity Metro bus can get you there. Be sure to check out the new western-themed Orange Line, connecting downtown with the legendary Fort Worth Stockyards, an historic Cowtown destination to visit when you have some down time during the competition.

For more information about how to buy discounted tickets, go to our Cliburn information page.

For a complete listing of events, go to The Cliburn schedule.

 

Trinity Metro Bikes launches April 26

We’re excited to announce the official launch of Trinity Metro Bikes, our brand-new fleet of 400 red and white bikes, including 360 electric models, stationed throughout Fort Worth at 56 new solar-powered docking stations.

To kick off this milestone, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Near Southside to host a special celebration during Open Streets on Saturday, April 26. As part of the festivities, we will have a short, four-block bike parade led by local celebrities to highlight our city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and active transportation.

Trinity Metro Bikes – Bike Parade!

Date: Saturday, April 26

Bike Parade Start Time: 2 p.m.

Location: In the heart of Open Streets at the intersection of Henderson & Magnolia, Near Southside

Trinity Metro Bikes has introduced 56 brand-new stations throughout Fort Worth. Plus, we’ve implemented a new, more affordable pricing structure.

Those familiar with the previous bikeshare system in Fort Worth will be pleased to know that all the Trinity Metro Bike stations are conveniently located at the same locations.

To sign up and find a station near you, simply download the Trinity Metro Bikes app on your mobile device.

 

 

 

Long-term parking options

Did you know that TEXRail can make your travel plans easier?  Five of the TEXRail stations have an average of 20 spots for long-term parking to give travelers an economical option when riding TEXRail to DFW Airport to catch a flight.

Long-term parking options:

  • Fort Worth T&P Station
  • North Side Station
  • Mercantile Center Station
  • North Richland Hills/Iron Horse Station
  • North Richland Hills/Smithfield Station

Customers may make reservations and payments on the Ace Parking app for Apple or GooglePlay. The cost is only $5 a day.

Orange Line = Western Fun!

Whether you’re looking to two-step at the honky-tonk or enjoy dinner and a movie downtown, Trinity Metro’s Orange Line is your best way to travel between the Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth. No driving needed!

The bus route runs 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. seven days a week, and has easy connectivity with Trinity Metro TEXRail. Destinations include Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth Stockyards, TEXRail’s North Side Station and Fort Worth Convention Center.

For more details about the route and how to buy tickets, visit Trinity Metro Orange Line.

Bus route service changes begin April 13

Trinity Metro will implement minor service alterations for three bus routes beginning Sunday, April 13.

Route 11 North Beach/Mercantile Center Station – Shift Route 11 departure times from Fort Worth Central Station to depart at 15 and 45 minutes after the hour to enhance connectivity to other routes.

Route 16 Alliance Town Center/Mercantile Center Station – Adjust the schedule to align with modifications made to Route 11.

Route 55 Handley – Adjust the schedule to reallocate time between timepoints.

New web schedules for these three routes will be posted to the routes page on Friday, April 11.

 

Rail safety during wintry weather

When the weather turns cold, keeping the rails from freezing is an important safety measure. Individual containers, known as smudge pots, are lit to produce heat beneath the rail. In weather conditions that involve moisture and near-freezing temperatures, it’s important to generate heat to keep rain or sleet from freezing on the switch points that enable a train to shift to a different track as needed. This safety measure is not needed when the weather is cold and dry.

Use of smudge pots is a common practice in warmer climates. Both Trinity Metro TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express are utilizing smudge pots during this week’s inclement weather.

Severe Winter Weather Plans

In anticipation of continual winter weather, Trinity Metro is also adjusting transit services for Friday, Jan. 10.

  • All Trinity Metro bus routes will operate on a Saturday schedule with service slated to begin at approximately 8 a.m. Riders should expect delays and need to plan accordingly. This includes the CentrePort Shuttle (route 30) and TRE LINK (route 31).
  • Express bus routes 61, 63, 65, plus Molly the Trolley and the Burnett Plaza Lunch Line will not operate on Friday.
  • Trinity Metro TEXRail is operating on an adjusted hourly schedule until noon Friday. Service is slated to return to the regular schedule for the balance of daily service at noon.
  • Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will continue operating on its regular weekday schedule, but weather-related delays are possible.
  • Similar to buses, Trinity Metro On-Demand service areas will have a delayed start time of 8 a.m. Friday, too.
  • The customer ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday.

Customers who are dependent upon Trinity Metro for a ride and are impacted by these winter weather service schedule changes may call Customer Support and Solutions at 817-215-8600 before 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 or as early as 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 to arrange for critical transportation services. Specific trip inquiries and additional requests should also be directed to Customer Support and Solutions.

We continue to ask that everyone uses caution while traveling. Roadways, sidewalks and level surfaces such as train platforms, while treated, can still be slippery.

To receive rider alerts about impacts to your bus or train route, sign up online. For the latest on local weather, check the National Weather Service website.

Trinity Metro TEXRail surpasses record ridership in December 2024

Extraordinary service paired with holiday merriment yields the highest number of rides in the history of Trinity Metro TEXRail operations.  

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 7, 2025 – Trinity Metro TEXRail, a passenger rail service traveling between downtown Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, and DFW International Airport, celebrated milestone ridership in December 2024. A total of 103,312 rides were taken on Trinity Metro TEXRail during the month, representing the highest ridership month in the service’s history and a 25% increase from December 2023.

Trinity Metro attributes the ridership growth to many factors, including the safety and reliability of the service, as well as ease of use through simplified fares and newly enhanced schedules. The new schedules, implemented in early November, provide for 30-minute service for midday hours, seven days a week.

Reed Lanham, vice president of rail for Trinity Metro, lauded Trinity Metro TEXRail staff for its commitment to customer service and timely operations, achieving 98% on-time performance during the busy month. “Our people are what make the customers feel special. They truly love what they do and provide a warm welcome to anyone enjoying a ride on Trinity Metro TEXRail.”

Trinity Metro TEXRail quite simply connects travelers to key destinations. Riders enjoyed the lights and sounds along Historic Main Street in Grapevine – the Christmas Capital of Texas. Families rode Trinity Metro TEXRail to board the North Pole Express, see the downtown Fort Worth Parade of Lights and tree lighting, and visit friends and family in North Richland Hills.

“These incredible ridership numbers are a true testament to our partner cities who have embraced public transit and the benefits Trinity Metro TEXRail brings to their communities. With their signature holiday events and promotion of the rail service, we are connecting more people to life,” said Trinity Metro President and CEO, Rich Andreski, “Riding TEXRail was part of the holiday experience, for many. With this kind of momentum and continued enthusiasm from our partners and customers, more big things are in store for Trinity Metro TEXRail. Let’s Ride.”

 

 About Trinity Metro 

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that strives to be the preferred choice for simple, safe, and innovative mobility services in Tarrant County, TX. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services, Trinity Metro Bikes, vanpools, and Trinity Railway Express. TRE, a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated by Trinity Metro and DART travels between Fort Worth and Dallas. Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of Trinity Metro TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line traveling between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.