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Temporary terminal change for TRE LINK

Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 6, road traffic to Terminal B will be on detour because of construction at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers who ride TRE LINK between CentrePort Station and the airport will now arrive at the upper level of Terminal D outside Gate D22 during the construction phase. Although the TRE LINK schedule will not change, please allow extra time to get to your terminal.

Trinity Railway Express riders can travel directly to the upper level of DFW Airport Terminal D outside Gate D22 by riding TRE to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and then boarding TRE LINK at Bus Bay A. TRE LINK operates every 20 minutes on weekdays during peak periods. The service time is every 40 minutes during off-peak hours and on Saturdays. Service begins at 5:48 a.m. from the upper level of Terminal D and at 5:32 a.m. from CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. TRE LINK does not operate on Sundays.

Upon arrival at Terminal D, proceed to Trinity Metro TEXRail’s DFW Airport Terminal B Station or DART’s Orange Line at Terminal A. For free connections to Terminals A, B, C and E, ride Terminal Link before going through security or Skylink after going through security.

For full details, go to TRE LINK to DFW Airport – Trinity Railway Express. 

Trinity Metro names COO

Reed Lanham has been named Chief Operating Officer for Trinity Metro following an exhaustive nationwide search. Previously Vice President of Rail, he has held a variety of leadership roles since joining the agency in 2015.

“Reed’s nearly 20 years of transportation expertise, leadership abilities and track record of delivering results make him a natural fit for this role,” said Trinity Metro President & CEO Richard Andreski. “He fosters a culture of high performance, teamwork, innovation and efficiency. As a collaborative leader, he excels at building partnerships and has negotiated and executed $469 million in contracts.”

Under his leadership, Trinity Metro TEXRail has experienced a 12-13% annual growth rate and has rebounded most quickly post-pandemic among all commuter rail lines in the nation. During his tenure, Lanham played key roles in the start-up of TEXRail, led the implementation of regional positive train control, and partnered with DART on the development of Trinity Railway Express.

Lanham said he is looking forward to working across all services to connect people to life.

“Trinity Metro TEXRail, along with the Orange Line and Blue Line, are great springboards to introduce public transportation to non-riders,” Lanham said. “Giving people the opportunity to ride for the first time is a great way to encourage ridership across all of our service lines.”

As Chief Operating Officer, Lanham will oversee Trinity Metro Bus, Trinity Metro On-Demand ridesharing, Trinity Metro On-Demand Paratransit, safety and security.

Free transit rides Aug. 4-10

To help everyone with their summer fun and back-to-school activities, Trinity Metro is offering free rides on all local services from Monday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Services include bus, train, rideshare and Trinity Metro Bikes. The free rides encompass the sales tax holiday weekend, Aug. 8-10, so back-to-school shoppers can ride transit for free while taking advantage of tax-free shopping.

Simply board the bus or train – no ticket needed – and begin your adventure throughout Tarrant County! Discover details about individual services below.

Trinity Metro TEXRail

Haven’t experienced riding Trinity Metro TEXRail to DFW Airport? Now’s your chance. Hop aboard and enjoy a peaceful car-free ride. Find the schedule here.

Trinity Metro Bus

Use a Trinity Metro bus to get to your favorite shopping destination. Take advantage of all the savings during Tax-Free Weekend, including transportation to and from the mall! Trinity Metro buses serve major retail destinations including Hulen Mall, La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth and University Park Village, to name a few. Begin planning your ride here.

Trinity Metro Bikes

Explore the Trinity Trails or any scenic spot courtesy of Trinity Metro Bikes. Our bike sharing program is great exercise and environmentally friendly! With 400 bikes and 62 stations around Fort Worth, your potential destinations are numerous. Although each 30-minute ride is free for the week, your bike usage requires activation of an account and a $50 security deposit held for up to 48 hours. Learn more here.

Trinity Metro On-Demand

Ridesharing is fun and Trinity Metro offers the service in select communities within Tarrant County. Similar to Uber and Lyft, Trinity Metro On-Demand allows you to book a ride within a specific service boundary using your smartphone. This corner-to-corner travel is ideal for a quick lunch break so you don’t have to move your vehicle or search for a parking spot when you are pressed for time. Use of the rideshare service requires setting up an account and booking a ride in advance of your trip. See where you can ride on-demand here.          

Trinity Railway Express

TRE offers premier commuter rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas. There are great attractions and events between the two cities and TRE can deliver you there. Please note that this free ride offer is only valid within Tarrant County. If your travels take you east of CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, you will need to purchase a DART Local Day Pass. Check out the schedule here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Tarrant County on Trinity Metro, risk-free and cost-free!

Trinity Metro On-Demand resumes full service

Trinity Metro On-Demand has resumed regular operations following service modifications due to a national recall. The agency worked closely with VIA, the contractor for On-Demand service, to ensure minimal disruptions and to resume operations as quickly as possible. As always, customer safety is of the utmost importance.

Chrysler recently issued a national recall for some of their 2022-2024 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles to fix a potential issue with side curtain airbags. Trinity Metro uses some of these vehicles as part of the Trinity Metro On-Demand fleet, alongside several other minivan models. 

Not all of the vehicles in service will have the same look because they are temporary additions to the fleet. Riders should match the license plate shown in the app to the vehicle that arrives.

 

Trinity Metro Public Meetings: July 24

We would like to hear your feedback on the upcoming proposed service changes affecting bus routes 1, 4, 5, 6, 12, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 29, 33, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 61X, and 91. 

Meetings will be conducted at noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Fort Worth Central Station, which is located at 1001 Jones St. in downtown Fort Worth.

We value your opinion on how the changes will impact your experience of using public transit. Attending a public meeting or public hearing is not required to offer input.

You may submit comments in person or by using one of the options listed below. All comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025.

  • Send email to tmweb@ridetm.org
  • Write to Trinity Metro, 801 Grove St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Attn: Planning & Development
  • Call Trinity Metro’s Comment Line, 817-215-8793

July 4 rider alert

Trinity Metro will be operating modified services for Independence Day, which falls on Friday, July 4.

  • Trinity Metro buses and On-Demand paratransit services will operate on Sunday schedules.
  • Trinity Metro TEXRail will operate on its regular schedule. On-Demand rideshare services, with the exception of Mansfield, will operate on regular schedules. Mansfield On-Demand will not have service.
  • Trinity Railway Express, TRE LINK and CentrePort Circulator will not operate.
  • Phone lines (817-215-8600) will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for customer assistance.
  • The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

Juneteenth rider alert

Because of the upcoming holiday, Trinity Metro will have a few service modifications on Juneteenth, which falls on Thursday, June 19.

  • Trinity Metro buses and On-Demand paratransit will operate on Sunday schedules.
  • TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and On-Demand rideshare services will operate on regular schedules.
  • TRE Link and the CentrePort Circulator will also operate on regular schedules.
  • Phone lines (817-215-8600) will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for customer assistance.
  • The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Trinity Metro launches downtown Blue Line on June 8

You’re invited!

Sneak preview of new Blue Line

When/Where: 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Sundance Square Plaza

What: First look at Blue Line bus designs; opportunity to tour buses and interview speakers. Plus, an energizing performing by a Cliburn artist.

Who: Featured speakers include Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Visit Fort Worth President & CEO Bob Jameson, and Downtown Fort Worth Inc. President Andy Taft. Trinity Metro President & CEO Rich Andreski will emcee the event. Additional speakers include Jacques Marquis, CEO of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and Zach Murphy from Sundance Square.

Blue Line preview June 4, launch on June 8

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) May 27, 2025 —Trinity Metro is excited to announce the launch of the Blue Line, the second of Trinity Metro’s color-coded bus routes, in early June. Visit Fort Worth and Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., are funding partners for the Blue Line, which will help riders travel around downtown. Passengers will enjoy a sleek new riding experience around downtown in bright blue buses with iconic artwork on the exterior. Once aboard the bus, they’ll enjoy comfortable perimeter seating with additional artwork inside and on selected seats.

Blue Line will replace Molly the Trolley, which will cease operations at the end of service on Saturday, June 7. The first day of operations for Blue Line will be Sunday, June 8, and the new line will offer convenient daily service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Riders can easily hop on and hop off whenever they’d like – and the route has a bus coming by every 7 minutes, so it’s extremely convenient.

“Much like the Orange Line, Trinity Metro’s Blue Line will provide a necessary connection for residents and tourists to some of Fort Worth’s iconic destinations,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “The color-coded lines are very appealing for riders and the overall look raises the bar for an outstanding transit experience.”

Rich Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro, said, “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with our partners and to continue gaining momentum for Trinity Metro, Fort Worth and all of Tarrant County. We have more color-coded routes planned, and our Blue Line is the next step.”

Fort Worth is a popular destination with 11.5 million visitors last year – which means $3.5 billion in economic impact, according to Visit Fort Worth. That’s nearly double the 2014 figure of 6.5 million visitors. An estimated $251 million in state and local tax revenues are generated by visitor spending.

Bob Jameson, president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth added, “Offering rides every 7 minutes is very convenient and a great incentive for riders to hop on board. The complimentary bus route supports a growing convention business in our downtown and is one more example of the welcome extended to our visitors.”

Thanks to partnerships with Downtown Fort Worth Inc. and Visit Fort Worth, riding the Blue Line is free year-round. The route offers easy connectivity to buses, Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express and Trinity Metro Bikes at Fort Worth Central Station and Fort Worth T&P Station. 

Downtown Fort Worth Inc. President Andy Taft said, “We support public transportation because of its direct impact on making downtown a vibrant place to live, visit and work. Easy-to-use, dedicated routes like the Blue Line are critical for connectivity throughout downtown, especially when they tie into the greater transit network.”

The route connects to downtown shops, dining, hotels and more. Selection destinations along the Blue Line include stops near Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth Water Gardens and the ever-popular Sundance Square.

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. The agency offers connections throughout the North 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, operates between Fort Worth and Dallas. Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of Trinity Metro TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

 

 

 

CEO joins APTA leadership role

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced that Richard W. Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro, has joined the Executive Committee of the APTA Board of Directors.

“I am honored to serve on APTA’s Executive Committee, where I have the opportunity to represent Fort Worth and Tarrant County and engage with other transit leaders at a national level,” Andreski said. “This opportunity comes at a critical time when federal policymakers are evaluating priorities for the next federal transportation bill.”

“We are doing some interesting things at Trinity Metro, but the best is yet to come as Trinity Metro innovates and expands to meet the needs of our fast growing city. I will bring back the best ideas that support our continued economic growth and great quality of life.”

Andreski also serves as vice chair of the APTA Commuter Rail Committee and chair of the APTA Awards Committee. In 2022, he joined Trinity Metro, where he leads a dedicated team delivering efficient and innovative transit services. Previously, he played critical leadership roles in the development of transit systems in the greater New York metro area at both NJ Transit and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,500 public and private sector member organizations.  APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems.

Rider Alert for Memorial Day, May 26

Trinity Metro bus and On-Demand paratransit will operate on Sunday schedules.

Trinity Metro TEXRail and most On-Demand rideshare services will operate on regular schedules. Mansfield On-Demand will not operate.

No service for Trinity Railway Express (TRE), CentrePort Circulator and TRE LINK.

Kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

Phone lines are open at 817-215-8600 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for customer assistance.