Category: News Release

Trinity Metro Service ALERT: TEXRail to begin hourly service at 11 a.m. Monday

Due to extreme cold temperature related equipment issues, TEXRail will be operating on an hourly schedule beginning at 11 a.m. for the remainder of service today, Monday, Jan. 26.

  • Trinity Railway Express (TRE) continues operating on its normal schedule.
  • Customer Service hours continue as usual.
  • Trinity Metro fixed-route bus service, TRE Link, and the CentrePort Circulator remain suspended due to unsafe road conditions.
  • On-Demand services continue to operate for life-issue trips, where conditions allow.

Customers are encouraged to:

  • allow extra travel time
  • check the status of their service before leaving
  • wear appropriate clothing for extreme cold temperatures
  • use caution and be aware of slick or icy surfaces at stations, stops, and along walkways

The latest service information is available at RideTrinityMetro.org/Weather.

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Contact:          Ted Zimmerman, Vice President – Marketing & Communications

817.215.8640 (O)

682.371.6503 (M)

 

Service changes for Routes 2 and 4

Trinity Metro will be implementing schedule changes for two bus routes, effective Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

Changes on both routes are designed to improve operating efficiency.  To ensure a smooth transition for all riders, specific details are outlined below. Click the route number below for the updated schedule and service area map that will be effective Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. 

Route 2

Select outbound departures from Fort Worth Central Station have been adjusted by approximately 3 minutes to allow for better connectivity with arriving TEXRail trains.

Route 4

Route extended further west on Rosedale Avenue and north on Montgomery Street to provide for connection with a number of Cultural District attractions. Due to the larger service area, the route’s frequency will be adjusted to 30-minute headways.

 

Trinity Metro names new Vice President of Economic Development

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 16, 2026 — Trinity Metro is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Brennan as the agency’s new Vice President of Economic Development.

Most recently serving as President of Near Southside, Inc., he has a wide array of experience in public/private development partnerships and capital improvement projects. Near Southside’s most visible signs of growth and progress are new construction projects of all types, each shaped by the award-winning form-based development code authored and spearheaded by Brennan upon joining the organization in 2006, following six years with the City of Fort Worth’s Planning Department.

At Trinity Metro, Brennan will plan, direct and manage Trinity Metro’s economic development activities, including advancing economic growth and maximizing the value of real estate assets. He will work closely with the business community, developers, property owners, and other stakeholders to implement the agency’s economic development goals and objectives.

“We are pleased to welcome Mike to Trinity Metro,” said President & CEO Richard Andreski. “He brings pioneering leadership in economic development and is widely respected by our Fort Worth community. Mike will be a key strategic leader as we unlock the full potential of transit-oriented development to drive regional growth, strengthen communities, and maximize the long-term value of our transit investments.” 

“The secret sauce for any community is quality economic development,” said Trinity Metro Board Chair Jeff Davis. “Mike has decades of experience and achievements in this arena, and he has the respect of everyone he has ever worked with. We are so pleased to have him as a team member.”

Brennan is looking forward to joining the team.

“I feel great about the next era of leadership at Near Southside, Inc., and I am extremely excited about this opportunity with Trinity Metro,” Brennan said. “We have such great potential around Trinity Metro’s stations. So many people wish to live or work in close proximity to convenient transit. Meeting that demand always requires collaboration among private and public sector partners, and I look forward to that work. I’m honored to join this wonderful Trinity Metro team and excited to collaborate with communities in station areas to pursue great projects.”

Brennan earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a Master in Urban Planning from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

TEXRail breaks record

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 14, 2026 — Trinity Metro TEXRail surged to a new monthly ridership high with 129,115 rides in December – a 25% increase over December 2024. The growth can be attributed to many factors, including enthusiastic travelers who enjoy the ease and convenience of traveling to their favorite destinations by rail.

Since beginning operations in January 2019, TEXRail has provided a public transportation option between Fort Worth and DFW Airport’s Terminal B with multiple stations along the route in Fort Worth, North Richland Hills and Grapevine. Christmas activities in Grapevine and holiday travels to the airport also contributed to record ridership.

“This season was incredible! Trains arrived filled with families and couples using the convenience of TEXRail,” said Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We’re thrilled to see more people experiencing TEXRail and seeing just how easy it is to safely arrive at Historic Main Street without the drive, making the ride part of the fun!”

“Peak holiday travel places unique demands on airport infrastructure, and the continued growth of TEXRail ridership shows the value of giving travelers more choices,” said Ken Buchanan, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for DFW Airport. “During the airport’s busiest travel periods, public transportation plays an important role in improving the customer experience by reducing congestion on the roads and at the terminal curbs. By encouraging the use of public transit, we help customers move through the airport more smoothly while easing pressure on roadways and airport facilities. It’s a win-win-win for the traveler, the airport and the region.”

More ridership highs

In addition to the December record, ridership increased for the last quarter and the full calendar year. When comparing passengers carried for October, November and December to the previous year, the total ridership was almost 14% higher. Ridership for calendar year 2025 was up 12% over 2024.

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.

Modified service for MLK Day

 Trinity Metro will be operating modified service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On Monday, Jan. 19, all buses and Trinity Metro On-Demand Paratransit will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.

Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express, TRE LINK, and CentrePort Circulator will operate on their regular schedules. All Trinity Metro On-Demand service areas will have normal operations.

The customer kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Customer Support and Solutions representatives will be available at 817-215-8600 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trinity Metro and FWISD partner for free rides

Fort Worth ISD and Trinity Metro officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday at I.M. Terrell Academy, marking the launch of a new pilot program that will allow FWISD high school students to ride Trinity Metro bus and rail services for free.

The new partnership is designed to increase safe, reliable transportation options for students, supporting their ability to travel to and from school, extracurricular activities, jobs, internships, and other essential destinations across the city.

The signing event featured remarks from FWISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar, Trinity Metro President and CEO Richard Andreski, and I.M. Terrell Principal Baldwin Brown, who each highlighted the importance of the program for student access and opportunity.

“This partnership is a tremendous step forward for our students,” said Molinar. “We are deeply grateful to Trinity Metro for helping us open more doors for the young people of Fort Worth ISD. Our students are not only learners, they are citizens of this community. Providing them with expanded access to transportation gives them greater connection to all that Fort Worth has to offer, from educational opportunities to work, arts, and civic life.”

Andreski emphasized the shared commitment to student success. “Our partnership with FWISD gives students additional transportation options, supports student learning and academic success. We are proud to join Dr. Molinar in this pilot program that will allow even more students to participate in after school activities and seek internship and employment opportunities,” he said. “This partnership is proof positive that Trinity Metro is connecting people to life across Fort Worth.”

Holiday service modifications

Trinity Metro will provide modified transit service throughout the holidays. Be sure to read the details below to see how we can connect you to life. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 18 Public Meeting

Join us for our next public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

Trinity Metro Unveils 2025 Holiday Bus Featuring Digital Storybook, A Longhorn Christmas

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.