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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2012

DART light rail segment turns 10

The three stations in the city of Plano continue to spur development in the downtown area.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2012

DART opens 2 new rail segments

DART has built more than 40 miles of track in the last three years, greatly enhancing transit accessibility throughout the Dallas area. At 85 miles, DART Rail is the largest electric light rail system in the nation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2012

DART selects team for streetcar project

Design is expected to be complete by April 2013. Construction is expected to be complete by June 2014.

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ArticlesNovember 15, 2012

How to Prepare Passenger Rail Service for Special Events

Crowd control, ticketing and providing timely service can become challenging in the midst of large events. Establishing a command center, deploying volunteers and conducting outreach through the media can help.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2012

DART to open 2 airport lines

Route 500 from the Belt Line Station on the Orange Line to Terminal A at DFW is a preview of the direct light rail connection customers will enjoy in December 2014. Meanwhile, the new Route 524 will begin connecting customers arriving on board either the Green or Orange Lines at Inwood/Love Field Station with access to Dallas Love Field Airport.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2012

Dallas paratransit hits snags on opening day

The revamped system's on-time performance drops to 60% before rebounding later in the day. Officials say the problems were the result of a new vehicle fleet, new reservationists and dispatchers, and general confusion.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2012

DART budget includes expanded light rail

Smaller than the FY 2012 budget of $1.15 billion, the new budget supports the December 2012 opening of two light rail projects: the second phase of the Orange Line to Irving and the Blue Line extension from Garland to Rowlett.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2012

DART streamlines fare system with new passes

Makes it easier and cheaper to transfer from buses to trains. The new money-saving midday pass is designed to encourage ridership during the parts of the day when DART has additional capacity.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2012

DART opens Orange Line light rail

The $1.3 billion project has stops at the University of Dallas, the Las Colinas Urban Center and the Irving Convention Center.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Texas' TRE hopes to improve Wi-Fi service

Was among the first passenger rail lines in the U.S. to begin installing wireless Internet nearly six years ago, but it still hasn’t caught hold with passengers due to spotty service.

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