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Dallas Area Rapid Transit Named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Agency received the recognition at the Latinos In Transit Annual Leadership Summit.

Move Over, There’s a Streetcar Rumbling Down the Tracks

September 24, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The M-Line Trolley, previously named the McKinney Avenue Trolley, provides a unique view of Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood.

BNSF Named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ for Texas Veterans

August 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, was honored this month by the Texas Veterans Commission for its dedication to hiring veterans.

DART Orange Line Celebrates Decade of Taking Riders to DFW Airport with Direct Rail Service

August 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Recent local transit conversation has focused on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail project and its ability to connect future passengers to Terminal B at DFW Airport once it opens for revenue service later next year or early 2026.

DART’s Rail System is Experiencing Delays Due to a Network Communication Issue

August 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The current delay for passengers is about 30 minutes; please note this could increase due to rush hour traffic.

DART Silver Line Testing to Begin between Richardson and Plano

July 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Residents in Plano and Richardson will soon be able to catch a glimpse of the new Silver Line trains in town with Dallas Area Rapid Transit set to begin testing Monday, July 21.

Overnight Closure of Dallas North Tollway Planned as DART Silver Line Construction Advances

March 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) have agreed to close the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) between Belt Line and Keller Springs roads overnight from 10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, to 5 a.m. Sunday, March 24, to advance construction of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail Project.

Freight Rail Return Activates Dormant Crossings in Plano and Richardson

March 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The continued progress of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail Project is bringing freight rail service back to the cities of Plano and Richardson beginning Sunday, March 3.

Trinity Railway Express’ Trinity Lakes Station to Opens Feb. 19

February 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Trinity Railway Express (TRE) said it will soon stop at a new station in Fort Worth.

Genesee & Wyoming’s Rail Link, Inc. Switching Subsidiary Wins Five New Contracts across Multiple Industries and Geographies

November 28, 2023 Business Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced that its railcar switching subsidiary, Rail Link, Inc., has secured five new contracts across the U.S. since September.