Dallas Area Rapid Transit will temporarily suspend train service in downtown Dallas beginning Wednesday for required safety testing, according to an announcement from the transit agency.
The transit agency will undergo planned safety maintenance and testing that requires shutting down a portion of the system, the announcement said. Beginning Wednesday at 9:30 p.m., train service will be suspended on all light rail lines in the Central Business District.
Service is expected to be restored by 4 a.m. Thursday, the announcement said. DART is recommending that passengers plan ahead to ensure a seamless trip if they intend to travel through the Central Business District on Wednesday evening.
DART officials also warned that some trips may take a little longer than usual and that passengers may need to transfer to a shuttle bus to complete their trip.
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According to DART, trains will run as follows during the suspension:
Red Line trains will run between Parker Road and SMU/Mockingbird and between EBJ Union and Westmoreland stations. Blue Line trains will run between Downtown Rowlett and SMU/Mockingbird and between EBJ Union and UNT Dallas stations. Green Line trains will run between Baylor and Buckner and between Victory and North Carrollton/Frankford stations. Orange Line trains will run between Victory and DFW Airport stations. For access to Parker Road, transfer to a Red Line train at SMU/Mockingbird. Silver Line trains will not be impacted.
The following routes will have shuttle buses available every 20 minutes:
Green Line passengers will need to transfer to a shuttle bus at Victory or Baylor Station for stops at: Victory, West End, Pearl/Arts District, Deep Ellum and Baylor stations. Red, Blue and Orange Line passengers will need to transfer to a shuttle bus at EBJ Union or SMU/Mockingbird Station for stops at: EBJ Union, West End, Akard, St. Paul, Pearl/Arts District, CityPlace/Uptown, and SMU/Mockingbird stations.
The transit agency’s staff, volunteers and police officers will be at stations to help guide anyone who needs help.