Irving: DART, TRE Modify Service Due To Winter Storm (UPDATE)

Press release from the City of Irving:

February 12, 2021

With severe winter weather including heavy snow accumulation expected by the National Weather Service (NWS), DART is implementing Operating Scenario 1 of its Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans beginning 11 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) announced it will operate under its Inclement Weather Schedule on Monday, Feb. 15.In Operating Scenario 1, DART Rail operates within the approximate boundaries of the LBJ loop using a combination of rail and shuttle buses when limited rail service is permitted. The Dallas Streetcar will not operate during this time. Starting at 11 p.m, Sunday, Feb. 14, trains will operate between these stations:

• Orange Line: Irving Convention Center - LBJ/Central
• Red Line: LBJ/Central - 8th and Corinth
• Blue Line: LBJ/Skillman - 8th and Corinth
• Green Line: Farmers Branch - Lawnview

Customers using stations outside of these limits will ride shuttle buses to stations that are in service. Passengers should look for the red "Rail Disruption" bus stop signs located near each station to board a shuttle bus.

On Monday, DART bus routes will operate on normal Saturday schedules, with limited service added on express routes 206, 208, 278, 283, and local routes 63 and 362.

DART Paratransit will be operating Holiday service on Monday, Feb. 15. This means all subscription trips will be canceled, with the exception of dialysis service. Customers who need to book trips for Monday can contact reservations at (214) 515-7272 or through DART's web portal.

DART will continue to monitor the weather conditions across the North Texas area for the safety of passengers and employees. As the weather changes, stay informed about additional service changes by registering for DART Alerts at DART.org.

During severe weather, the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter rail may also experience delays.

More information about DART's Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans is available online.

This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author’s own.