Updated January 7, 2018 - NBCDFW.com -
After a bit of a delay, the long-awaited launch of TEXRail train service will take place this week.
Trinity Metro announced Monday afternoon that they'd received word from the Federal Railroad Administration that the entire 27-mile TEXRail route has been approved for passenger service and that they expect to begin full service between Terminal B at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and the T&P Station on Thursday, Jan. 10.
The line was supposed to begin ferrying passengers back and forth on Saturday, but a key inspection needed by the FRA had yet to be completed. Furloughs from the government shutdown resulted in skeleton crews for the FRA, which has led to some strains in completing inspections before deadline.
Additionally, Trinity Metro said they discovered a signal issue caused by a hardware installation problem that also needed to be corrected. Trinity Metro said they will continue to test all components to make sure they're in good working order before beginning service.
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January 4, 2019 - WBAP.com -
The partial government shutdown will affect a Tarrant County commuter train. Trinity Metro’s TexRail will not begin service as planned Saturday. Trinity Metro was unable to get federal clearance because of the partial government shut down. The 27-mile rail was designed to take passengers from Downtown Fort worth to the DFW Airport and offer free rides for the month of January. Trinity Metro officials say they will announce the start of passenger service as soon as they get clearance from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Additional story: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2019/01/04/texrail-calls-saturdays-planned-debut-after-signal-issue-stalls-federal-clearance
After a bit of a delay, the long-awaited launch of TEXRail train service will take place this week.
Trinity Metro announced Monday afternoon that they'd received word from the Federal Railroad Administration that the entire 27-mile TEXRail route has been approved for passenger service and that they expect to begin full service between Terminal B at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and the T&P Station on Thursday, Jan. 10.
The line was supposed to begin ferrying passengers back and forth on Saturday, but a key inspection needed by the FRA had yet to be completed. Furloughs from the government shutdown resulted in skeleton crews for the FRA, which has led to some strains in completing inspections before deadline.
Additionally, Trinity Metro said they discovered a signal issue caused by a hardware installation problem that also needed to be corrected. Trinity Metro said they will continue to test all components to make sure they're in good working order before beginning service.
More here:
January 4, 2019 - WBAP.com -
The partial government shutdown will affect a Tarrant County commuter train. Trinity Metro’s TexRail will not begin service as planned Saturday. Trinity Metro was unable to get federal clearance because of the partial government shut down. The 27-mile rail was designed to take passengers from Downtown Fort worth to the DFW Airport and offer free rides for the month of January. Trinity Metro officials say they will announce the start of passenger service as soon as they get clearance from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Additional story: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2019/01/04/texrail-calls-saturdays-planned-debut-after-signal-issue-stalls-federal-clearance