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Planned service modification for TEXRail on Jan. 24

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 17, 2023 – TEXRail service will be modified on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to accommodate work crews at DFW Airport North Station. Work will begin at 2 a.m. and a bus will transport TEXRail passengers to and from Grapevine/Main Street Station, DFW Airport North Station and DFW Airport Terminal B Station. Trains will run as scheduled between Fort Worth T&P Station and Grapevine/Main Street Station.

Work will continue into the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 25, and regular service will resume at 3 a.m. that day.

Passengers should not experience any significant delays.

 

Celebrating 4 years of TEXRail

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 4, 2023 – TEXRail will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and customers can join in the fun with free rides on the commuter rail line – plus enjoy fun events and a new schedule enhancement. The free rides begin Tuesday, Jan. 10 and run through Monday, Jan. 16, on TEXRail and also on ZIPZONE rides that connect to a TEXRail station.

To commemorate TEXRail’s anniversary, Trinity Metro staff will hand out giveaways during the peak commuting time from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Worth Central Station, North Richland Hills/Iron Horse Station and Grapevine/Main Street Station. Passengers have the opportunity to collect a goody bag and enjoy some musical entertainment before or after their trip.

“This is a tremendous time to come out and ride the rails,” said President and CEO Richard Andreski. “TEXRail ridership is growing every month, and this is the perfect time for anyone who hasn’t ridden yet to come out and give it a try. With free rides throughout the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, everyone will have a full week to ride TEXRail for free.”

Schedule improvement

Beginning Jan. 10, TEXRail will adjust the 7:10 p.m. train from DFW Airport Terminal B Station so that it runs the full route back to Fort Worth T&P Station. Currently, it ends at Mercantile Center Station.

“Our customers have been asking for this change, and we’re delighted to make it happen,” said Vice President of Rail Jon-Erik “AJ” Arjanen. “We listened to their feedback, and we know this will be a great adjustment to help passengers trying to get back to Fort Worth.”

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

Modified service for Jan. 16

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 3, 2023 – Trinity Metro will be operating on a modified service schedule on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Many services, including TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express, will be on regular schedules. Buses and ACCESS paratransit will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.

Customer care representatives will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 817-215-8600. The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be open.

Administrative offices will be closed.

TEXRail sets ridership record in December

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 2, 2023 – TEXRail ridership set an all-time high for monthly rides in December 2022 with 61,689 passengers. That marks the highest number of ridership for revenue service since the commuter rail line opened in January 2019.

“Our ridership has continued to rebound from the impact of COVID, and we are so excited to see the TEXRail numbers soar as they did last month,” said President and CEO Richard Andreski.

“The surge in ridership could be attributed to a number of factors,” said Vice President of Rail Jon-Erik “AJ” Arjanen. “More people are traveling now, and TEXRail is an easy and reliable way to get to the airport. Plus, we see a lot of locals and tourists taking day trips to holiday events in Grapevine.”

TEXRail ridership to and from DFW Airport was 28% higher in December 2022 than in December 2021. When comparing the last quarter of the calendar years, total ridership increased 16% for October-December 2022 over the same period in 2021.

Trinity Metro opened long-term parking options at five of its stations in August, which has also resulted in higher ridership on TEXRail. The long-term parking was expanded to include additional spots to accommodate riders during travel over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

Reduced Fares for Veterans

In 2023, Trinity Metro is offering reduced ticket pricing for veterans to show appreciation for their service. Beginning Jan. 1, veterans will receive a reduced fare on local tickets by showing proof of veteran status.

Local tickets are for all Trinity Metro buses, ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare services, TEXRail, and the west zone of Trinity Railway Express (to CentrePort).

In addition to veterans, other riders eligible for reduced local tickets are seniors 65 and older, persons with disabilities, Medicare card holders, and youth ages 5-19. Children who are 4 and younger do not need a ticket.

If you have questions about Trinity Metro’s reduced ticket program, call customer care at 817-215-8600.

Holiday service changes

Service modifications for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays are noted below. If a specific service is not listed, that means it is on its regular schedule.

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24

No bus routes will leave from Fort Worth Central Station after 7:15 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25

All buses will run on an hourly schedule, with two exceptions. The Dash will operate every 30 minutes and Molly the Trolley will be on its regular schedule.

Customer care representatives will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 817-215-8600. The kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

Monday, Dec. 26

No Trinity Railway Express service. Route 31 TRE LINK and Route 30 CentrePort Shuttle will not operate.

New Year’s Day, Jan. 1

All buses will run on an hourly schedule, with two exceptions. The Dash will operate every 30 minutes and Molly the Trolley will be on its regular schedule.

Customer care representatives will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 817-215-8600. The kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

Monday, Jan. 2

No Trinity Railway Express service. Route 31 TRE LINK and Route 30 CentrePort Shuttle will not operate.

 

 

Ride with Santa on TRE to the Dallas Holiday Parade

Trinity Railway Express (TRE) is delighted to invite all of our North Texas residents to join us on Saturday, Dec. 3, for a train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus to the 2022 Toyota Dallas Holiday Parade.

 

Since 1987, the Dallas Holiday Parade has brought love, life and joy to the hundreds of thousands of spectators who enjoy the parade each year. This year’s sponsors include Toyota of North America, AT&T, the AT&T Discovery District and the Adolphus Hotel.

 

Santa and Mrs. Claus will join TRE riders for the special holiday ride to this year’s festivities. Each train ride will end at EBJ Union Station with live musical performances and promotional giveaways, as well as photo opportunities with the Claus Family.

 

TRE will offer three opportunities to ride to the parade this year. With stops at each of the 10 stations between Fort Worth and Dallas, we invite everyone to join us for a fun and festive ride with plenty of time to spare to enjoy the parade.

Visit the TRE website for more details.

TEXRail + North Pole Express

Start your holiday tradition now with a ride on TEXRail to Grapevine. As a co-presenting sponsor of the North Pole Express®, Trinity Metro TEXRail is your ride to all the holiday festivities in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas®.

Experience the magic of Christmas on board Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s North Pole Express®. Join Mrs. Claus on a 40-45 minute holiday adventure as she takes her guests to bring Santa to the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Guests will receive a cookie baked in Mrs. Claus’s North Pole kitchens, a beautiful “We Believe” bell, and a taste of Santa’s Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk (served in a keepsake Memory Mug). 

Some lucky North Pole Express riders that have tickets for excursions on TEXRail Tuesdays (Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20) will receive a commemorative children’s puzzle showcasing Trinity Metro TEXRail at Grapevine/Main Street Station, while supplies last.

Learn more and register to win North Pole Express tickets!

 

 

Thanksgiving rider alert

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, Trinity Metro will operate regular service for TEXRail, The Dash and Molly the Trolley. Buses, ACCESS paratransit and the ZIPZONEs in Alliance and Southside will operate on a modified service.

On Thanksgiving Day, Trinity Railway Express and the ZIPZONEs in Mercantile and South Tarrant will not operate. The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed. However, customer care representatives will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 817-215-8600.

On Friday, Nov. 25, all services will resume regular service except for TRE, which will operate on a Saturday schedule. The kiosk will be open 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Customer care representatives will be available 5 a.m.-10 p.m. at 817-215-8600.

Free rides for veterans on Friday, Nov. 11

To show our appreciation for military personnel who have served our country, Trinity Metro will offer free local rides to all veterans on Friday, Nov. 11.

All of Trinity Metro’s local services – including buses, TEXRail, ZIPZONE and ACCESS – are available on Veterans Day at no cost to veterans. To receive a free ride, show proof of service to your driver or train conductor.

Veterans Day began in 1947 as a way to honor veterans of all wars. The first celebration using that name occurred in Birmingham, Ala., and it featured a parade and other festivities to show support for veterans.

For questions about free rides on Veterans Day, call customer care at 817-215-8600.