Trinity Metro's Busiest Year, Major Growth Ahead

0:00It's March 25. This is Dallas News Today, driven by AI. Fort Worth Trinity Metro is enjoying its busiest year on record as the city gears up for major growth in health care, education, tourism, and tech. The agency's techs rail line, stretching 27 miles from downtown to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, saw ridership jump nearly 12. Percent last year and has already carried more than 422,000 passengers this fiscal year, smashing expectations. Earlier this year, leaders announced a $167 million extension of techs rail, a 2.1 mile stretch to the medical. District, with groundbreaking set for this fall, right after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the games, Trinity Metro inked a deal for dozens of buses over 42 days to shuttle fans from near the airport to Arlington Stadium, plus an emergency drill planned for April 15th. You'll see these moves sparking economic boosts, linking universities like Texas Christian

1:04and Tarleton State, plus new campuses from Texas A&M, and University of Texas at Arlington. Board members praised the vision for urban rail to busy spots like the stockyards and transit oriented development around stations to draw businesses and talent. Meanwhile, a $43.5 million double track upgrade for the Trinity Railway Express between Fort Worth and Dallas will let trains. Pass without stopping, ramping up service and potentially cutting trips under 40 minutes. They're also eyeing Texas Central's high speed rail idea while pushing their own plans forward. All this positions Trinity Metro as a key driver for a more connected, creative Fort Worth. Lane tracks for long-term prosperity.