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    Home About Project and Initiatives Expansion Silver Line Project

Silver Line Project

Future service running on the Cotton Belt Regional Rail Corridor will be known as the Silver Line
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Overview

Opening Doors And Broadening Transit Accessibility - DART Silver Line Connects Plano to Fort Worth.

The DART 2030 Transit System Plan (TSP), approved in October 2006, identified the Cotton Belt Corridor (now referred to as the Silver Line Regional Rail Project) as a priority project. In 2016, DART advanced implementation of the project to the year 2022 in its FY2017 Twenty-Year Financial Plan.

The 26-mile Silver Line extends between DFW Airport and Shiloh Road in Plano (see map below). The alignment traverses seven cities: Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and Plano. The Silver Line Project's primary purpose is to provide passenger rail connections and service that will improve mobility, accessibility and system linkages to major employment, population and activity centers in the northern part of the DART Service Area.

The Silver Line Project would interface with three DART LRT lines: The Red/Orange Lines in Richardson/Plano, the Green Line in Carrollton and the Orange Line at DFW Airport. In addition, at DFW Airport, the project would connect to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority TEXRail Regional Rail Line to Fort Worth and provide access to the DFW Airport Skylink People Mover.

On August 28, 2018, the DART Board approved a Service Plan Amendment which defined the Project alignment, grade separations, and station locations. Also on August 28, 2018, the DART Board also approved an residential betterments program along the Corridor.

On June 18, 2019, the DART Board approved a resolution to name future service as the Silver Line. Customers will see the Silver Line in operation after completion with 30-minute peak and 60-minute off-peak service.

Key Facts

  1. Service anticipated: Late 2025 to mid-2026
  2. Length: 26 miles
  3. Cities served: Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Grapevine
  4. Counties served: Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties
  5. Key connections: DART's Orange Line, Green Line and Red Line; Trinity Metro's TEXRail; and airlines at DFW Airport
  6. Capacity: 230 seated passengers
  7. Emissions: Meets the EPA's strictest regulations

Project Details

Post FEIS/ROD Project Changes - Memoranda To File

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) completed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)/ Record of Decision (ROD) for the Silver Line in November 2018. Since then, FTA and DART have met regularly (both monthly and quarterly) to review the Silver Line's progress and any potential change in design or mitigation measure. Any proposed change to the Silver Line Regional Rail Project is addressed by DART and the FTA in accordance with 23 CFR §771.129 and 23 CFR §771.130, which provide guidance on re-evaluations and supplemental documents. Changes must be documented appropriately and must be reviewed and approved by FTA. The format of the re-evaluation is at the Regional Administrator's discretion but must be commensurate with the project change and associated environmental impact. For the Silver Line Project, DART is preparing Memoranda to File to address project changes. These Memoranda to File are comprehensive reviews of the project changes with appropriate detail and coordination. Some include additional analysis which may result in new or modified mitigations that may be required to support a conclusion that there are no new significant impacts. FTA and DART meet at least monthly to review project progress and potential design and/or mitigation changes to ensure they are appropriately addressed.

Memoranda are submitted to FTA when there is sufficient detail and analysis for FTA to make a determination on the project change. Most project changes are the result of continued design progression and city or stakeholder coordination, and it is anticipated that project changes would not result in any substantial impact to the quality of the human environment, and the previously approved FEIS/ROD of November 9, 2018, would remain valid.

 

Pending Memoranda to File: Additional Memoranda to File will be posted as available.

Prior to FTA's final determination, the public is invited to comment at [email protected] (Enter Memo to File as Subject). Comments should only address the project change and potential impacts.

 

Discover More on Silver Line

Silver Line Vehicles Are Coming In 2023 - Watch the video below for more details on Silver Line.

Silver Line Vehicle Key Features

The DART Silver Line vehicles are nearing completion in Salt Lake City, Utah. Starting in February 2023, these state-of-the-art vehicles will make their way home to North Texas. People across the DART service area need and deserve dependable, reliable transportation. When the DART Silver Line Regional Rail opens, it will take them to the places they want to be. Commuters will take the rail to work at the 210,000 jobs within a ½ mile of the corridor, families will go on adventures to more activities, festivals, concerts, fairs, and sporting events, and students to schools known for academic rigor, career focus, and social opportunities. It's more than a ride, the Silver Line Regional Rail will transform lives and help the people in our community reach their full potential.

The DART Silver Line will feature a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles manufactured by Stadler Inc. The vehicles are compliant with FRA requirements since the passenger rail will share much of the corridor with freight operations (no freight will ever traverse the North Dallas section of the corridor). Unlike DART’s light rail vehicles, overhead catenary cannot be used as it is incompatible with freight clearances. The diesel engines will be compliant with EPA Tier 4 ultra-low emission standards.

Vehicle Exterior

The Silver Line is fitted with DART’s signature colors and sleek design. DART and Stadler have equipped the vehicles with closed-cell, noise absorbing polyethylene foam in the bogie (truck) areas of the vehicle. This material is limited to the bogie (truck) areas, since there are no other noise sources below the vehicle. This material has been in use on Stadler FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) vehicles for the “S-Bahn Stuttgart” (Stuttgart’s commuter rail system) for over 5 years with no reported issues. DART has also added wheel skirts, HVAC enclosures (bafflers) and variable speed cooling fans to the vehicle to also dampen the noise

Vehicle Interior

The Silver Line will be a nice, comfortable ride for passengers. Each vehicle is equipped with 230 seats which includes fixed seats, flip-up seats, and multi-directional seats. At full capacity, a vehicle can accommodate up to 485 passengers.

Security Measures

Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV) will be used to monitor every Silver Line vehicle. These on-board internal and external camera systems feature recording capabilities that can be remotely monitored by DART Police from a manned central monitoring station and other remote locations. In addition, there will be daily inspection, tests and maintenance plus regularly scheduled preventative maintenance to identify and correct problems before they occur. Please note that there will be no cameras in the parking lots of the stations. Cameras will only be on the vehicles, platforms, and stations.

Engines

The Silver Line vehicles are electric diesel multiple units (DMU) equipped with the strictest EPA Tier 4 compliant diesel engines to help reduce the emissions of particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen. One single DMU vehicle is comprised of 2 cab cars, 2 coach cars, and 1 engine module (power pack). DMUs have many benefits, including being self-contained, self-propelled (meaning use of a locomotive is not required) and having lower maintenance costs compared to other types of trains. The DMU can be operated from both ends of the vehicle. Except during a towing of a disabled vehicle, only one vehicle will operate at a time for revenue service.

Vehicle Cleanliness and Maintenance

DART has a total of eight Silver Line vehicles. There will be five cars in operation and three as spares. The three vehicles will be in the maintenance cycle and rotated out so the other vehicles can be maintained on a regular basis. All Silver Line vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected prior to use every day. This means they are cleaned and disinfected each night at the end of service. Each seat is completely wiped down with a cleaning/disinfecting solution. Currently DART provides a “misted” cleaning of the entire interior which has been performed since the COVID pandemic and was also enforced during the Ebola epidemic a few years ago. Each vehicle will also have a monthly “deep cleaning” which includes the dropping of ceiling inserts, electrical cabinets etc. The cleaning program requirements are laid out in the contract between DART and Stadler and will be adhered to as well.

Vehicle Frequency

DART anticipates weekday service for the Silver Line to be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. However, it’s possible that service hours could be as early as 5:00 a.m. or as late as 11:00 p.m. The Silver Line will run every 60 minutes, and during peak hours, such as weekday commute times, it will run every 30 minutes. Final hours of operation and vehicle frequency will be outlined in the service plan.

Other Features Include

  1. Wide entrance doorway with visual and auditory warning devices
  2. Bicycle racks available to transport and secure bicycles out of the aisles
  3. Some seats have tables arranged between 4 seats
  4. Overhead luggage racks for smaller carry-ons and personal items
  5. Vinyl covered seats for easy cleaning
  6. Vehicle Business System (VBS)
  1. Entrances with level boarding for easy access of wheelchairs, bicycles, luggage, etc.
  2. Well-lit with LED lighting creating a bright interior for comfortable reading
  3. Convenient designated baggage areas for larger bags
  4. USB phone chargers for each seat
  5. Automated Passenger Counters (APC)

Construction Alerts

Construction is underway for the DART Silver Line Regional Rail. Archer Western Herzog (AWH), the design-build contractor for the DART Silver Line Regional Rail Project, has field construction activities throughout the Silver Line corridor. As specific activities are scheduled, additional notifications will be issued to the communities affected.

constructionSilver Line Weekly Construction Schedules

More Updates on Construction

Meandering Way at the Silver Line Guideway

calendar_monthJanuary 5 through May 3, 2023

Meandering Way will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between McCallum Boulevard and Rocky Top Circle beginning on January 5, 2023 for the construction of the new double grade crossing. Access to the alleyway on the northwest and to the Willow Greene Condos will remain open throughout the construction period.

  • Phase 1: Close southbound lanes of Meandering Way - Start Thursday, January 5, 2023
  • Phase 2: Close northbound lanes of Meandering Way - Start Wednesday, February 23, 2023
  • Phase 3: Full 3 day closure of Meandering Way - Monday, May 1, 2023 until Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Quorum Drive in Addison

calendar_monthDecember 5 2022 to late March 2023

Beginning Monday, Dec. 5, Quorum Drive will have long term lane closures setup in order to reconstruct the at-grade crossing north of the Arapaho-Quorum intersection. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Addison Circle and Arapaho. The work is expected to continue until late March 2023.


K Avenue and Municipal Avenue in Plano

calendar_monthNovember 28 2022 to the end of January 2023

Beginning Monday, Nov. 28, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions at the K Avenue and Municipal Avenue railroad crossings. The crossings between 15th Street and Plano Parkway are being changed for the Silver Line. The freight rail has been rerouted during this time. The closure is expected to last 60 days, weather permitting.

At some point, the roadway will be completely shut down for three consecutive days, likely over a weekend. Watch for the specific dates on digital signage near the crossings.


Hillcrest Intersection Construction and Median Reconstruction

calendar_monthAugust 15 - December 30, 2022

On Monday, August 15, construction work for the DART Silver Line began on Hillcrest Road at the intersections of Wester Way and McCallum Blvd. in Dallas. This work includes demolition of sections of the medians and installation of asphalt detours for utility relocation.

One southbound lane and one northbound lane will be in the current southbound traffic lanes. The northbound lanes of Hillcrest Road between McKamy Blvd. and McCallum Blvd. will be closed for utility relocations. Closures and traffic pattern will occur until approximately Friday, December 30, 2022 and is subject to change.

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You are invited to attend an in-person community meetings for your respective city to review the progress of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail Project. DART and the Design-Build Contractor, Archer Western Herzog (AWH), will be on hand to outline the latest design and construction developments and answer your questions. Click the buttton below to learn more.

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Last Updated October 2022

place DART Silver Line Project Station Locations

  1. Shiloh Road Station
    1101 Shiloh Road
    Plano, TX 75074
  2. 12th Street Station
    1180 12th Street
    Plano, TX 75074
  1. CityLine/Bush Station
    1300 E President George Bush Hwy.
    Richardson, TX 75082
  2. UT Dallas Station
    3416 Waterview Parkway
    Richardson, TX 75080
  3. Knoll Trail Station
    15292 Knoll Trail Drive
    Dallas, Texas 75248
  1. Addison Station
    4925 Arapaho Road
    Addison, Texas 75001
  2. Downtown Carrollton Station
    1205 North Denton Drive
    Carrollton, Texas 75006
  3. Cypress Waters Station
    445 E. Belt Line Road
    Dallas, Texas 75019
  1. DFW North Station
    1867 Dallas Road
    Grapevine, Texas 76051
  2. DFW International Airport Station
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
    Terminal B
    1601 E. Dallas Road
    Grapevine, TX 76051




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Betterments Program

Residents were invited to participate in the DART Silver Line Betterments/Sound Wall mock-up viewing to see in person what the wall color and finish will look like in their neighborhood. The viewing was available from Friday, November 20, 2020 – Sunday, February 28, 2021.

The betterments/sound wall color and finish for each neighborhood were voted on by residents and stakeholders through a robust and inclusive community engagement process. All locations will provide the community an up-close look at the various wall color and finish selections. Attendees will see the Durisol Absorptive Wall System that will be used on the track-side of the alignment and the Precast Concrete Reflective Wall to be used on the neighborhood-side of the alignment.

To confirm wall color and finish for your neighborhood, please see the links below:

For Additional Information: Contact DART Community Engagement at phone214-749-2721.

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