Trinity Metro TEXRail is celebrating another milestone as the commuter rail line marks 3 million rides. The agency commemorated the occasion with a celebratory event Monday morning at Fort Worth Central Station.
The official 3 millionth rider, Lisa, was greeted on the platform at Fort Worth Central Station as she disembarked the train. President and CEO Richard Andreski congratulated her and asked out her riding experience. She touted Trinity Metro TEXRail’s convenience and said she’s glad the train is an option for her.
“I’ve ridden for over two years now, Lisa said. “Everybody should try it!”
Andreski added, “We’re rocking it! Three million riders and we’re going strong.”
“Trinity Metro TEXRail ridership has been phenomenal,” said Reed Lanham, vice president of rail. “We’re seeing continued growth with a 20% increase in ridership over this time last year.”
The commuter rail line has a solid base of commuters, airport travelers and day-trippers, and ridership is always high during festivals and special events. For example, during the four days of GrapeFest, the total ridership was 12,573, a 5.8% increase over the festival dates in 2023. Saturday alone had almost 4,000 rides.