The $1.89 billion east-west DART Silver Line project will connect seven cities and four counties over 26 miles in the North Dallas area, including Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Grapevine, Coppell and more. It is expected to be in service in 2024, according to DART officials.
Located in Lewisville, the joint facility will be an expansion of the DCTA A-train operations and maintenance facility. It will test the new Stadler Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train vehicles, according to a news release.
“The joint rail operations facility is an example of transit agencies working together to optimize use of public resources for enhanced efficiency across the region,” said DCTA Interim CEO Paul Cristina said in a statement. “Building relationships through projects like this enables the commuter railroads to move more people at lower cost. In short, increased connectivity means increased ridership.”
Work on the joint facility is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2023. DART will provide funding, while the DCTA will be responsible for design, construction and project management services, according to the release.
“The [joint rail operations facility] partnership between DCTA and DART furthers the region’s goals of collaboration and partnership that leverage infrastructure investments to better support regional mobility across North Texas,” DART Executive Vice President Deanna Leggett said in a statement. “We supported DCTA in launching their A-train service over 10 years ago and they are returning the favor in supporting us in implementing Silver Line service. Our hope is that this partnership advances to include track upgrades that allows DCTA to connect in with our Silver Line service in Downtown Carrolton.”
For updates on the project, visit www.ridedcta.net.
