Trinity Metro breaks ground on TRE Double-Track Project

Trinity Metro breaks ground on TRE Double-Track Project

Published on August 14, 2026

Trinity Metro, joined by local, regional and federal partners, celebrated the beginning of the TRE Double-Track Project with a groundbreaking ceremony marking a significant investment in one of North Texas' most important regional rail corridors.

The project will add approximately 2.5 miles of a second mainline track between Fort Worth Central Station and Trinity Lakes Station, eliminating one of the busiest single-track segments along the Trinity Railway Express (TRE). This phase is an important step in strengthening the rail line and preparing it to better serve the region's future transportation needs.

"As our region grows, it is our responsibility to ensure that mobility grows with it," said Richard Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro. "This investment strengthens the transportation foundation our communities need to create jobs, expand opportunity and support continued growth across North Texas."

About the project

Trinity Metro's TRE Double-Track Project is a partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and is part of a larger regional partnership with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to improve TRE. Supported through federal and regional funding, the project reflects a shared commitment to improving passenger rail service and expanding mobility options across North Texas.

As part of the long-term vision for TRE, this investment supports efforts to:

• Improve on-time performance and service reliability.
• Increase capacity to accommodate future growth.
• Enhance operational flexibility by reducing constraints associated with single-track operations.
• Strengthen regional mobility and workforce access throughout North Texas.

TRE is jointly owned and operated by Trinity Metro and DART. The 34-mile commuter rail line connects downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas, serving communities across Tarrant and Dallas counties while providing access to employment centers, educational institutions, regional healthcare, entertainment and regional transit.

Photo: More than 2 miles of double track will be added west of Trinity Lakes Station.

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