Dallas Area Rapid Transit

In September, 50 1,500-foot-long rail segments were delivered for DART’s 26-mile Silver Line Regional Rail Project under construction between Plano, Texas, and DFW Airport. Steel Dynamics, Inc. in Columbia City, Ind., shipped them by train to Richardson. The new alignment is slated for revenue service in 2023.

DART 2020: A Look Back

2020 has been a difficult year for transit agencies and railroads across the country. But for nearly every one, there were bright spots—from dedicated employees serving on the front lines to new initiatives improving the rider experience. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in Texas has shared highlights of its achievements throughout the year.

DART’s D2 Subway, a proposed $1.4 billion capacity improvement project, is advancing. Following completion of the 30% level of preliminary design, the agency is now preparing a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the two-mile below- and at-grade light rail line.

DART Names Interim President, Hits D2 Project Milestone

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has appointed David Leininger interim President/Executive Director, as a nationwide search for a new leader continues. He returns to the agency as it completes the 30% level of preliminary design for the D2 Subway project, proposing a second light rail alignment through the Dallas Central Business District.

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