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TEXRail Passenger Service

Trinity Metro has received word from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that the entire 27-mile TEXRail route has been approved for passenger service. We expect to begin full service from the T&P Station to DFW Airport’s Terminal B on Thursday, Jan. 10.

 

BACKGROUND

On Friday afternoon, Jan. 4, Trinity Metro discovered a signal issue that interrupted train operations. We determined the issue was caused by a hardware installation problem by our signal contractor. We are testing each piece of hardware to make sure that all components are working properly before we begin passenger service.

 

President/CEO Paul Ballard credits the FRA for continuing to work with Trinity Metro during a time when they are short-handed. “We greatly appreciate all of the efforts to move TEXRail from the testing phase to full service by all of the personnel at FRA.”

TEXRail Commuter Service

Trinity Metro TEXRail commuter rail service will not begin passenger service as planned on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.

We have been unable to get clearance to operate the entire 27-mile corridor from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). We will announce the start of passenger service as soon as we obtain full clearance from the FRA to operate the entire railroad.

Trinity Metro Board of Directors selects new agency president/CEO

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Dec. 17, 2018 – The Trinity Metro Board of Directors has named Robert Baulsir as the agency’s new president and chief executive officer, effective April 15, 2019.

Baulsir, who currently serves as senior vice president, has been instrumental in keeping the TEXRail project on schedule and under budget. In addition to his oversight of the new commuter rail line, Baulsir is also responsible for procurement, facilities management and information technology.

Bob Baulsir HeadshotBoard Chair Scott Mahaffey said Baulsir is the ideal choice for this role. “No one is more suited to step in and lead Trinity Metro into the future. We have the rare opportunity to promote from within and to benefit from Bob’s vast experience and expertise,” he said.

“The board feels that Bob Baulsir has been preparing for this role in the four years that he and Paul Ballard worked together at Trinity Metro,” Mahaffey said. “Their focus and planning has been in sync, and we know Bob can carry that vision forward to benefit our region.”

Trinity Metro President/CEO Paul Ballard, who is retiring in April, supports the board’s decision. “Bob is an integral part of our leadership team, and I can’t imagine anyone more suited to move into this role,” he said. “Shortly after I moved to Fort Worth, I recruited Bob to serve as vice president and project director of TEXRail. I knew he was the right person for the job then, and I feel the same way now.”

Baulsir has more than 30 years of transit experience, including overseeing rail development, construction, rail facilities and bus rapid transit. He has managed transit system procurement, operations and maintenance facilities, and safety and security. Prior to joining Trinity Metro in 2014, he served as General Manager of Administration for the Nashville MTA and the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee. Baulsir also worked in public agencies in New York and Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.

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, annually providing 10 million passenger trips on buses, 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 constructing TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that will operate from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B, with service beginning Jan. 5, 2019.

TEXRail will kick off service with free rides

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Dec. 4, 2018 – When Trinity Metro’s new 27-mile TEXRail commuter rail line begins service on Jan. 5, 2019, passengers will be able to try out the train for free until Feb. 1, 2019. TEXRail will run from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas Fort Worth International’s Terminal B, providing a daily commuting option for regional employees and travelers.

“TEXRail is a premium service, and we want to give everyone an opportunity to ride,” said Trinity Metro Senior Vice President Bob Baulsir. “From the day we open on Jan. 5 until the end of January, we won’t charge a fare.”

On Feb. 1, customers will pay $2.50 for a one-way ticket. A $5 day pass is good for all rail and bus in Tarrant County. “We are providing first-class service for a nominal price,” Baulsir said. “We expect to have 8,000 riders a day by the end of the first year of service.”

About the route

TEXRail service will begin at the Texas & Pacific Station in Fort Worth and will travel through North Fort Worth, North Richland Hills and Grapevine before its final stop at Terminal B. The first train departs Fort Worth at 3:25 a.m. and arrives at the airport at 4:17 a.m.

“TEXRail’s extended hourly schedule is perfect for airport employees or travelers with early flights,” Baulsir said. “By operating 365 days a year for the majority of hours each day, we are offering riders the opportunity to avoid the hassles of driving while knowing what time they will arrive.”

For full schedule information, go to https://ridetrinitymetro.org/texrail/schedules/.

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, annually providing 10 million passenger trips on buses, 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 constructing TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that will operate from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B, with service beginning Jan. 5, 2019.

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed New Route “The Dash” launching Spring of 2019

 

Dash Bus Illustration

 

 

Trinity Metro invites public involvement and comment regarding a proposed new route connecting Downtown Fort Worth with the Cultural District along West 7th Street utilizing Trinity Metro’s first all-electric buses.

Public Hearing

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:00 noon

Trinity Metro

Intermodal Transportation Center

2nd Floor Community Room

1001 Jones Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

 

Visit RideTrinityMetro.org for information on the proposed changes.  Attending a public meeting or the public hearing is not required for offering input.  You may also submit comments in one of three ways by 5 p.m., Friday, December 21st.

 

  • Send email to tmweb@ridetm.org.
  • Write to Trinity Metro, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 850, Fort Worth, Texas  76102 to the attention of Planning & Development Dept.
  • Call Trinity Metro’s Comment Line, 817-215-8793

 

Dash Route Illustration

Aviso de Audiencia Pública

Nueva Ruta Propuesta “The Dash” comezando en la Primarevera del 2019

 

dash-bus

 

Trinity Metro invita la participación del público y comentarios acerca de una nueva ruta propuesta conectando al Centro de Fort Worth con el Distrito Cultural a lo largo de la Calle “West 7th” utlizando los primeros autobuses eléctricos de Trintiy Metro.

Audiencia Pública

Martes, 11 de Diciembre del 2018 a las 12 mediodía

Trinity Metro

Intermodal Transportation Center

2nd Floor Community Room

1001 Jones Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

 

Visite RideTrinityMetro.org para mas información.  No es requirido que usted este presente en una reunión o audiencia pública para presentar sus comentarios.  También puede presentar sus comentarios en una de tres maneras hasta las 5 pm, viernes, 21 de diciembre.

 

  • Envíe un correo electrónico a tmweb@ridetm.org
  • Escriba a Trinity Metro, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 850, Fort Worth, Texas  76102  a la atención  de “Planning & Development Dept.”
  • Llame a la Linea de Comentarios de Trinity Metro, 817-215-8793

 

Dash Route Illustration

TRE Bus Bridge, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will operate a bus bridge between Fort Worth T&P Station, Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) Station and Richland Hills Station due to TEXRail construction all day on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

 

Allow for additional time beyond normal commute times if utilizing these three stations. Please arrive at the listed stations several minutes prior to the regularly scheduled departure times to board buses for transfer between stations. 

 

Thank you for your patience during construction.

 

Please consult the TRE website www.TrinityRailwayExpress.org for upcoming service changes.

Trinity Metro – News In Motion – October 2018

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EVENTS: 09/14/18 TO 09/27/18

Step right up, step right up! Ride along on our Fort Worth bus routes or the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) this month as we take you to these exciting fall adventures.

 

BTS is the talk of the town and they are taking over the Fort Worth Convention Center this weekend! Make more time to enjoy the experience by riding our downtown bus routes or the complimentary Molly the Trolley. Detours will be present on 9th street but all downtown buses traveling in and out of the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) are just a few steps away from the action.

 

Ride TRE from downtown Fort Worth to Victory Station to check out these acts at the American Airlines Center:

9/17/18 – WWE Raw

      9/18/18 – Stars vs. Blues – Preseason

9/24/18 – Stars vs. Wild – Preseason

      9/26/18 & 9/27/18 – Drake

 

Enjoy an easy ride on Molly the Trolley to Bass Performance Hall for fantastic music and a truly memorable Fort Worth experience. Here is what is coming up this month:

9/14/18 through 9/16/18 – Tchaikovsky Extravaganza

      9/19/18 – Luke Wade and Joey Green

9/20/18 & 9/21/18 – Lawrence Brownlee & Eric Owens

9/22/18 – Ben Folds

      9/23/18 – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons   

 

9/14/18 through 9/16/18 – Ride bus route 2 or bus route 7 to Casa Mananafor the much anticipated performance of Hello Dolly!

 

9/19/18 through 9/21/18 – Get free medical service when you attend Your Best Pathway to Health at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Care providers will be on hand to provide medical care, dental care, and eye care. The event is easily accessible by bus route 2 and bus route 7.

 

9/27/18 through 9/29/18 – Enjoy craft beers at Panther Island Pavilion’s Oktoberfest along bus route 46.

 

9/29/18 – Enjoy a family friendly Saturday when you ride bus route 9 or bus route 25 to Eastover Parkfor the Stop Six Family Festival– a FREE family friendly event with plenty of activities, food, resources, and more!

 

The biggest event of the year is right around the corner! Make TRE your no sweat ride to deep fried at the State Fair of Texas! Plan your trip and buy your pass today!

 

Don’t forget – TCC students, now that your semester is back in session, stop by your campus copy center to activate your ID. Once activated, it will pay your fare on board all Trinity Metro bus routes and the TRE from downtown Fort Worth to CentrePort Station.

 

Tag us (@TrinityMetro) on Facebook and Twitter during your trip and bookmark our new website address at www.RideTrinityMetro.org!

 

TRE State Fair Flyer