Category: News Release

FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 24, 2025) – Trinity Metro is proud to announce the debut of its 2025 Holiday Bus, a festive gift to the community that combines holiday magic with a new digital storybook, A Longhorn Christmas. This initiative expands the agency’s commitment to early literacy while celebrating Fort Worth’s unique community spirit.

The story follows three young longhorns whose holiday adventure highlights the power of teamwork, courage, and community pride. This digital book is the latest addition to Trinity Metro’s growing literacy program, which launched earlier this year with the popular Storytime Train.

Families across Fort Worth can celebrate the unveiling of the 2025 Holiday Bus at the Fort Worth Parade of Lights on Sunday, Nov. 30. The specially decorated bus, showcasing its storybook theme, will join the parade hosted by Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Following its debut, the Holiday Bus will operate on various fixed routes throughout the season, bringing a touch of festive joy to customers across the city.

“We wanted this year’s Holiday Bus to be more than just a parade feature—it’s a gift to Fort Worth families,” said Richard Andreski, President & CEO of Trinity Metro. “By pairing a locally inspired story with a bus that will travel through our neighborhoods, we’re spreading literacy, joy, and the spirit of the season in a way only Fort Worth can.”

A free digital storybook, A Longhorn Christmas, will be available on Trinity Metro’s website (RideTrinityMetro.org/POL) on Thanksgiving Day.

Holiday Bus Highlights

• Debut at the Parade of Lights: Nov. 30, Downtown Fort Worth
• Free Digital Storybook: A Longhorn Christmas will be available on Thanksgiving Day for families to read online at RideTrinityMetro.org/POL.
• Festive Citywide Service: The Holiday Bus will rotate across multiple routes through December
• Literacy Integration: Continued expansion of Trinity Metro’s youth literacy efforts, following the success of Storytime Train

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About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is dedicated to being the preferred choice for simple, safe, and innovative mobility choices to the Fort Worth and Tarrant County communities. Trinity Metro operates regular rail services to/from DFW International Airport and the city of Dallas, Bus, On-Demand Rideshare & Paratransit, Vanpool, and Bike mobility services.

Trinity Metro will offer free rides for voting on all local services on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 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. Trinity Railway Express will also offer free rides to and from 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. 

Questions? Call 817-215-8600.

 

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Oct. 20, 2025 — In an innovative move to best utilize space and expand community offerings, Trinity Metro has partnered with Edible Ideas Inc., the Texas-based hospitality company widely recognized as Beyond the Box Catering, to manage and operate two venues at its historic Fort Worth T&P Station – the historic ballroom and the former T&P Tavern.

Edible Ideas Inc. will operate the ballroom as a wedding and event venue alongside a wine bar, which will feature a full-service kitchen for catering. With one company operating both venues, guests will have more options for both special events and everyday use. The convenient location is easily accessible by Trinity Metro TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express.

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 and most extravagant structure featuring the 1920s Zigzag Moderne style. The ballroom was beautifully restored in 1999 and has been available for wedding and event rentals.

The vision

Station & Vine Wine Bar – Previously operating as T&P Tavern, the new venue will offer a distinctive full-service wine bar offering a curated selection of wines, wine flights, craft beers and signature cocktails. With a focus on Texas wines and small-batch brews, Station & Vine will offer full beverage service at the bar and also in the ballroom.

The outdoor patio will be transformed into a garden-inspired space with lawn games and lounge areas. Those who rent the ballroom will have the option of reserving Station & Vine for private use. The wine bar will be used for corporate events, happy hours, and non-profit gatherings as well. Additionally, it will host weekly community events, such as wine tastings and trivia nights that are open to the public.

Fort Worth T&P Station Ballroom – rent the venue for weddings and transform a portion of the space behind the counter into a cozy lounge for other events.

Bridal suite (adjoining room) – a private space for the bridal party to prepare for the ceremony.

T&P Station Live – Activate the space with a Wednesday night music series with the look and feel of a 1920s-style supper club. The cabaret-themed setting would feature seating for 150 guests who would enjoy light dining options and craft cocktails from Station & Vine Wine Bar.

The partnership

Trinity Metro owns Fort Worth T&P Station and is contracting with Edible Ideas Inc. to lease and manage the ballroom and dining area for a maximum contract period of 10 years, with an initial 3-year term. Edible Ideas Inc. is familiar around Fort Worth for its catering operations for Fort Worth Stockyards Station and at the Exhibit Café inside Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

For booking information, go to https://www.tandpstation.com/.

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 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, 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.

 

 

 

 

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Sept. 30, 2025 — Trinity Metro is committed to delivering on its promise of providing safe, simple, and innovative mobility solutions for our community. In light of a recall issued by the manufacturer of the Blue Line electric buses (New Flyer, Inc), Trinity Metro has made the proactive decision to temporarily remove its fleet of Blue buses from service. This decision reflects Trinity Metro’s commitment to safety and transparency.

The recall, which impacts certain New Flyer electric bus models manufactured between 2019 and 2025, was issued due to a potential risk of battery cell short circuits and overheating. Earlier this year, four of Trinity Metro’s six New Flyer electric buses underwent battery cell upgrades, which may have mitigated the issue. However, Trinity Metro is taking this extra step to confirm the impact on its buses and ensure the highest level of safety for our customers and team members.

Interim Measures to Maintain Service

To maintain uninterrupted service for Blue Line customers, Trinity Metro will deploy traditional buses as a temporary solution. These buses will display “Blue Line Complimentary” on the front of the bus to make them more recognizable and to continue meeting the needs of our community.

Trinity Metro’s Commitment to Safety

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily pull our Blue Line buses from service until we can determine the impact of this recall on our vehicles,” said Reed Lanham, Chief Operating Officer for Trinity Metro. “The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with the manufacturer to ensure all necessary measures are taken before returning our electric buses to service. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.”

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 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, 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.

 

On Saturday, Sept. 20, Trinity Metro will be hosting its 6th Annual Bus Stop Clean-Up Day, an initiative that began as a way to engage local neighborhoods and build support for the agency’s Adopt-a-Stop program. What started as a small-scale effort has now grown into a citywide event that invites the entire community to help refresh and beautify bus stops across the region.

This year’s event features 23 volunteer teams with approximately 200 participants who will be cleaning and beautifying bus stops in our network between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Teams gave themselves creative names, such as The Stop Spotters, Transit Transformers, and The Shine Line.

The event is more than just a clean-up—it’s a celebration of civic pride and a commitment to ensuring that public transit spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming for all. Volunteers will be wiping down benches, picking up litter, even cutting and trimming the grass to enhancing the overall rider experience.

“This is about more than just tidying up,” said Detra Whitmore, Vice President of Community Engagement at Trinity Metro. “It’s about showing our riders and our community that we care. Clean, well-maintained stops improve the customer experience and shows that we take pride in providing a great environment for our passengers.”

 

 

To celebrate World Car Free Day on Monday, Sept. 22, Trinity Metro is offering free rides all day on all its services in Tarrant County. We invite you to leave the car at home and see how easy it is to get around without driving.

World Car Free Day, celebrated annually on Sept. 22, is a global movement encouraging people to leave their cars at home for a day and explore alternative ways of getting around. This day highlights the benefits of reducing car dependency – such as improving air quality, decreasing traffic congestion, and promoting healthier lifestyles. By participating, you’re helping to make Fort Worth and Tarrant County cleaner and greener while enjoying the chance to discover the community from a new perspective.

Taking the pledge to go car free for a day may be easier than you think. You can use Trinity Metro buses, which offer convenient routes across the city, including connections to downtown, Near Southside, the Cultural District, The Fort Worth Stockyards and popular shopping areas. You could even try out Trinity Metro Bikes at lunchtime. Reduce the number of vehicles on the road on Monday and see how good it feels to take part.

Want to let us know you’re participating? Take the pledge online and then remember to tag us on social media or use #LetsRideTM.

Let’s Ride!