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| Dallas TEXRail | |
|---|---|
| Name | TEXRail |
| Locale | Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex |
| Transit type | Commuter rail |
| Owner | Trinity Metro |
| Operator | Trinity Metro |
| Began operation | January 10, 2019 |
| System length | 27 miles |
| Website | Trinity Metro |
Dallas TEXRail
TEXRail is a commuter rail service in the Dallas–Fort Worth region connecting Fort Worth, Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and suburban communities in Tarrant County, Texas. It is owned and operated by Trinity Metro and integrates with regional transit systems including DART and Trinity Railway Express. The line provides intermodal links to DFW Airport Terminal B station, Fort Worth Central Station, and local bus networks serving Sundance Square and West 7th Street.
TEXRail operates diesel multiple units on a 27-mile corridor between Fort Worth, Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, serving nine stations and connecting to regional hubs such as Fort Worth Central Station and DFW Airport Terminal B station. The service complements commuter options like the Trinity Railway Express and links to arterial corridors including Interstate 35W (Texas), Interstate 820, and State Highway 121 (Texas). Managed by Trinity Metro, TEXRail interoperates with agencies such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit and coordinates with Texas Department of Transportation planning.
Plans for TEXRail emerged from regional transit studies involving Fort Worth Transportation Authority and stakeholders including Tarrant County, City of Fort Worth, and DFW International Airport Board. Funding combined local sales tax revenues, federal grants from the Federal Transit Administration, and bond instruments negotiated with entities like North Central Texas Council of Governments. Construction involved corridor acquisitions from freight owners such as BNSF Railway and coordination with Union Pacific Railroad for track rights. Groundbreaking and procurement phases included contracts with manufacturers exemplified by Stadler Rail for DMUs and major construction firms used in projects across Tarrant County. The line opened January 10, 2019, after testing and safety certifications involving Federal Railroad Administration oversight and collaboration with local emergency responders including Fort Worth Fire Department.
The TEXRail alignment runs from Fort Worth Central Station northwest to DFW Airport Terminal B station, traversing urban and suburban zones including Near Southside, Fort Worth, Clearfork, and communities near Bureau of Transportation Statistics corridors. Key stations include Fort Worth Central Station, T&P Station, West 7th, Mercantile Center, Mansfield (planned area), Grapevine Main Street (nearby connectivity), and DFW Airport Terminal B station. Stations provide interchanges with Trinity Railway Express, DART Rail, Grapevine Vintage Railroad adjacency for heritage tourism, and bus connections to services like TRE Route 100. Several stations incorporated transit-oriented development principles used in projects with partners such as the City of Fort Worth planning office and private developers active in Sundance Square and Cultural District redevelopment.
TEXRail operates diesel multiple units built by Stadler Rail configured for commuter service with features comparable to DMUs used by agencies such as Ontario Northland and Sounder (Sound Transit). The fleet employs positive train control systems in coordination with Federal Railroad Administration safety standards and signaling interfaces with freight operators like BNSF Railway. Operations scheduling aligns with peak commute windows serving employment centers including Downtown Fort Worth, AllianceTexas, and access to DFW Airport concourses. Crew qualifications and training follow certifications recognized by Transportation Security Administration coordination at airport stations and workforce programs promoted by Tarrant County College and regional labor organizations.
Initial ridership projections were developed with input from North Central Texas Council of Governments and economic impact analyses referencing employment centers such as Fort Worth Stockyards and AllianceTexas. Actual ridership metrics since opening have been influenced by factors including air travel demand at DFW Airport, regional employment shifts at employers like Lockheed Martin and Bell Textron, and modal transfers with DART and TRE. Performance reporting uses industry benchmarks similar to those published by American Public Transportation Association and local transit studies by University of North Texas and Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
TEXRail fare policy integrates with Trinity Metro's fare structure and offers connections to systems like DART via transfer agreements. Ticketing employs mobile apps and validators consistent with electronic fare systems used by agencies including MBTA and Metra (Chicago) for regional interoperability. Discount programs follow standards for riders eligible under programs administered by Veterans Affairs offices, Social Security Administration beneficiaries, and student passes coordinated with institutions such as Texas Christian University and Texas A&M University School of Law.
Regional plans considered by Trinity Metro, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, and North Central Texas Council of Governments have explored extensions to serve growing employment corridors including AllianceTexas and southern links toward Arlington, Texas. Proposals have involved coordination with freight owners like Union Pacific Railroad for additional trackage, potential electrification studies informed by research from Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and transit-oriented development projects in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and local economic development corporations. Long-range visions consider integration with statewide initiatives championed by Texas Department of Transportation and federal infrastructure programs originating in legislation such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.