Dallas Area Rapid Transit suspending rail service, limiting buses due to winter weather

Dallas Area Rapid Transit will temporarily limit operations in preparation for the severe winter weather expected across North Texas.

DART announced on its website that rail operations will be suspended from Feb. 3 through the afternoon of Feb. 6. Due to the expected poor conditions, DART said it recommends passengers avoid travel wherever possible.

National Weather Service meteorologist Allison Prater said earlier this week that North Texans can expect to see freezing rain and sleet on the night of Feb. 2. Ice and wintery mix will continue into Feb. 3, transitioning to snow around midday.

DART bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule through this time, according to a press release. DART will operate 14 shuttle bus routes between rail stations, which will be available every 45 minutes. Additionally, DART will operate with limited service for routes 306, 308, 378 and 383 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.

GoLink on-demand service will also operate on a Sunday schedule with service from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday service is available in the Rylie, Inland Port, Park Cities, North Dallas, Northwest Dallas and West Dallas zones. Weekday service will resume on Feb. 7.

All subscription trips will be canceled for DART Paratransit services with the exception of trips for medical purposes, including dialysis treatment. Paratransit services will resume Feb. 7.

To ensure customers stay warm and to provide assistance with travel planning, DART transit centers will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the weekend. However, due to a Transportation Security Administration security directive, a face mask must be worn over the mouth and nose by passengers, operators and contractors at all times, according to DART’s website. Social distancing will also be enforced.