Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) recently launched the Silver Line regional rail service. Public station celebrations were held at the 10 Silver Line stations on Oct. 25 and featured live music and family-friendly activities.
The service spans more than 26 miles and connects Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine, and DFW International Airport. It runs every 30 minutes during weekday peak hours and every 60 minutes during off-peak weekday hours and on weekends. Service begins daily at 4 a.m. and runs until 1 a.m. the following morning. The line transfers to North Texas’ expanding trail network, DART Light Rail lines, bus routes, DFW airport terminals, and Trinity Metro TexRail service.
Trains feature overhead luggage racks, bicycle racks, USB phone chargers and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant boarding.
“Our focus is on reliability and convenience,” Gary Slagel, DART chairman of the board, said. “With predictable schedules, modern trains, and seamless connections, the Silver Line is built to meet the needs of both daily riders and occasional travelers. It’s another way DART is making North Texas more connected than ever.”
DART will offer free Silver Line rides through Nov. 8.
The Silver Line stations were designed with input from the cities along the rail corridor.