Property donation establishes site for new Near Southside/Medical District station
FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) A public-private collaboration between Trinity Metro and Baylor Scott & White Health is advancing Trinity Metro’s TEXRail extension and creating a new regional transit connection to Fort Worth’s Medical District and Near Southside.
The Trinity Metro Board of Directors on Monday authorized agreements with affiliates of Baylor Scott & White Health for property needed to construct and operate the new TEXRail station. Under the agreements, Baylor Scott & White will donate approximately 1.76 acres for the permanent station site, a significant step toward extending TEXRail 2.1 miles from Fort Worth T&P Station into the district.
“Baylor Scott & White has demonstrated what a strong public-private collaboration can accomplish,” said Trinity Metro Board Chair Jeff Davis. “On behalf of our board, I want to offer our sincere thanks to the entire Baylor Scott & White team for its vision, generosity and commitment to this project. Their commitment demonstrates a shared belief in the future of the Medical District and Near Southside and in how better connections to this important part of our city strengthen Fort Worth and our entire region.”
The Near Southside is one of Fort Worth’s largest employment centers, with tens of thousands of people working in the area and a significant concentration of medical jobs. Continued investment in health care, education, housing and commercial development is reshaping the district and increasing its importance to Fort Worth and the region.
“The Medical District and Near Southside are building Fort Worth’s future right now,” said Richard Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro. “TEXRail isn’t creating that momentum; it’s connecting to it and amplifying it’s growth. Our collaboration with Baylor Scott & White strengthens the connection between this important employment center and the people, businesses and communities that contribute to its success.”
In addition to the donated station site, the agreements provide Trinity Metro access to property needed for supporting station infrastructure, including customer parking, a bus turnaround and station access road. The agreements also anticipate future development of the Baylor Scott & White campus while protecting long-term parking and access for Trinity Metro customers.
“At Baylor Scott & White, we are committed to removing barriers that can stand between people and the care they need,” said Charles Williams, president, Baylor Scott & White – DFW West Region. “Investing in solutions that make it easier for patients, families and team members to reach our facilities is an investment in better health, stronger communities and a better experience for everyone we serve. As our region continues to grow, we believe access to high-quality care should be convenient, connected and centered around the needs of the people who rely on us every day.”
“The impact of transit reaches well beyond the people who board a train,” said Anette Soto Landeros, chief strategy officer for Trinity Metro. “Research from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) shows that every dollar invested in public transportation generates $5 in long-term economic value. Here in the Medical District and Near Southside, transit amplifies the growth already happening by connecting people to jobs, health care, businesses and the rest of our region.”
The board action authorizes Trinity Metro President and CEO Richard Andreski to finalize and execute the donation and ground lease agreements, subject to final legal review.
Trinity Metro plans to break ground on the TEXRail extension Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the future Near Southside Station in the Fort Worth Medical District.
About the TEXRail Extension
Trinity Metro’s 2.1-mile TEXRail extension will continue south from Fort Worth T&P Station to the new Near Southside Station in the Fort Worth Medical District. The extension will connect the district with TEXRail service to Downtown Fort Worth, Northside, North Richland Hills, Grapevine and DFW Airport Terminal B.
About Trinity Metro
Trinity Metro is the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s regional transportation provider, offering safe, reliable and innovative mobility options; connecting people to life. Services include buses, TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE), On-Demand services (rideshare and paratransit), bikes and vanpools across North Texas.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 55 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,400+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system’s award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — which offers digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
