Irving: UPDATE- DART Rail Operations Suspended Due To Severe Weather; Buses On Saturday Schedule

Press release from the City of Irving:

February 12, 2021

UPDATE: DART Rail Operations Suspended Due to Severe Weather; Buses on Saturday Schedule

Update 3:45 p.m., Feb. 14

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is implementing Operating Scenario 2 of its Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans. DART will suspend all rail operations beginning 9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday. Feb. 17.

• DART bus routes will operate on a Saturday schedule, with limited service added on local routes 63 and 362.
• DART will also run an additional 14 shuttle bus routes.
• The Dallas Streetcar will not operate at this time, but there will be a shuttle bus running to and from EBJ Union Station and the Bishop Arts District, making all stops.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will operate a Saturday schedule under its Inclement Weather Schedule on Monday, Feb. 15.

DART Paratransit will be operating Holiday service on Monday, Feb. 15 through Wednesday, Feb. 17. 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.

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