(FORT WORTH, TX – April 19, 2022) – In response to the federal judge’s ruling and to align with the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to not enforce the mask mandate on planes and other public transportation, Trinity Metro will no longer require masks on any of our vehicles or in our facilities.
Passengers, operators and conductors may continue wearing masks if they prefer to do so.
(FORT WORTH, TX – April 18, 2022) – Trinity Metro TEXRail is proud to announce the promotion of Brittany Cain, the second female engineer for the commuter rail line between Fort Worth and DFW Airport.
Cain began her transit career as a conductor on TEXRail in April 2019. When she started the job, she wasn’t thinking beyond her role as a conductor. As she gained experience working on TEXRail, she started thinking about advancing to engineer.
“It hit my radar the more I worked on the train,” she said. “I had been a conductor for more than two years and I wanted to challenge myself in a new role.”
“Diversity is essential to our culture and we’re celebrating this trend of promoting female engineers at TEXRail,” said Jon-Erik “AJ” Arjanen, vice president and chief operating officer for rail at Trinity Metro. “The rail industry, from an operations perspective, is largely male-dominated, so we’re extremely excited and proud of Brittany’s promotion.”
Doug Bourne, general manager with Herzog Transit Services, Inc., praised Cain for her accomplishment. “Brittany is a great asset to TEXRail, and her achievement will likely inspire other women to become railroad engineers.”
As part of her training to transition to the engineer position, Cain completed 40 hours of classroom training and 180 hours at the controls. Prior to working on TEXRail, she served in the United States Army for 12 years.
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.
The federal mask requirement for all public transportation has been extended through May 3, 2022. That means everyone will continue wearing masks when on board any of Trinity Metro’s vehicles and when inside Fort Worth Central Station and Fort Worth T&P Station. Masks are not required on the platforms or while waiting at a bus stop.
The mask mandate implementation is intended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other safety measures include social distancing, handwashing and vaccinations.
(FORT WORTH, TX – April 1, 2022) – In September 2021, Trinity Metro launched A Better Connection – a redesigned bus network to provide an improved system for customers. After reviewing travel patterns and incorporating customer feedback, the agency is implementing several system adjustments on April 17 for better service and efficiency.
Service change highlights
For questions about your route, call a customer care representative at 817-215-8600.
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 the 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.
Beginning Thursday, March 24, Fort Worth Central Station bus bays servicing Route 1 Hemphill, Route 5 Evans Ave/Sierra Vista, Route 46 Jacksboro Hwy, Route 63X North Park-n-Ride Xpress, Route 65X South Park-n-Ride Xpress, Route 66X Candleridge/Altamesa Xpress and Route 89 SPUR/East Lancaster will be closed for concrete repair.
All routes affected will be parking curbside on Jones Street for the duration of the construction. The anticipated completion date for this repair is Friday, April 1.
Customer care representatives are available at 817-215-8600 to assist customers.
(FORT WORTH, TX – March 17, 2022
) – After temporarily ceasing operations during the pandemic, our showcase ballroom at the Fort Worth T&P Station is open for rentals again. This will be a popular choice for everyone who has waited to celebrate a wedding or special event.
Rentals are available for either day or evening activities Monday through Thursday. Weekend rentals are for the full day on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Trinity Metro is currently taking reservations through the end of September. If you are interested in renting the room, contact Lidia Ontiveros, property manager, at Lidia.Ontiveros@ridetm.org.
The Fort Worth T&P Station and Ballroom have a rich architectural history. Built in 1931 by the Texas & Pacific Railway, the building is Fort Worth’s largest structure featuring the 1920s Zigzag Moderne style.
The mask mandate originally went into effect on Feb. 1, 2021, and was extended three times in 2021. The implementation is intended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other safety measures include social distancing, handwashing and vaccinations.
(FORT WORTH, TX – March 15, 2022) – College basketball fans heading to Dickies Arena can hop on Trinity Metro’s The Dash for an easy ride to the games. With convenient daily service, the route helps riders travel to the arena without worry about paying for parking when they arrive.
The Dash, the all battery-electric bus route, runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dickies Arena, with late-night service on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $2 each way or $5 for an all-day ticket. The $5 ticket includes all of Trinity Metro’s buses, the full TEXRail route, and Trinity Railway Express between Fort Worth T&P Station and the CentrePort Station.
The NCAA tournament runs in Fort Worth March 17 and March 19. Some of Thursday’s teams include Baylor, Kansas, North Carolina and San Diego State.
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 the 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.
Spring break is just around the corner, and Trinity Metro will be operating the Safari Xpress March 12-20 to help visitors travel to and from the Fort Worth Zoo. The Safari Xpress will operate between Fort Worth Central Station and the Fort Worth Zoo’s main parking lot entrance on Colonial Parkway.
The first bus will leave Fort Worth Central Station at 9:15 a.m. daily and the last trip departing from downtown will be at 5:45 p.m. The first departure from the zoo will be at 9:45 a.m. and the last trip will be at 5:45 p.m. weekdays and 6:15 p.m. weekends. The Safari Xpress runs every 30 minutes.
A day pass for the Safari Xpress is $5 for adults and $2.50 for youth ages 5-19 and seniors 65 and older. Children 4 and younger are free. The local day pass is good for all of Trinity Metro’s bus and rail services in Tarrant County, including TEXRail. For those traveling from outside of Tarrant County, a regional day pass is $12.
The Fort Worth Zoo will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays during spring break. For more information, go to https://www.fortworthzoo.org/.
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 the 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.
(FORT WORTH, TX – Feb. 28, 2022) – Starting Tuesday, March 1, the GoPass mobile app will feature a new barcode option to make traveling easier for Trinity Metro passengers. With the latest version of GoPass, a barcode will automatically appear on the ticket screen when users purchase any local ticket in GoPass.
Riders will scan the electronic barcode on the fare box on any of Trinity Metro buses to validate tickets. When a passenger scans the barcode, bus operators will hear a beep indicating the ticket was validated.
For questions, call customer care representatives at 817-215-8600.
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 the 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.
