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DART Rail System

The DART Rail System is one of the longest light rail systems in the United States at 93 miles. The system has four lines – Red, Blue, Green, and Orange – with all lines passing through downtown Dallas. DART Rail serves 65 stations in nine cities.
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Plan Your Trip

DART Rail Lines Map and Schedule

DART Rail lines connect the region, providing riders access to jobs, healthcare, education, and entertainment. The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) joins the downtowns of Dallas and Fort Worth, with several stops in between.

Stop to Stop

Routes and Schedules

DART Rail service operates on a pre-defined schedule. To determine the travel time between any two points, use the trip planning tool to the left.

Rail Station Selector

The DART Rail system features 65 stations, located in downtown Dallas, South Dallas, South Oak Cliff, West Oak Cliff, the North Central Expressway Corridor to North Dallas, Richardson and Plano, the Northeast Corridor to Garland and Rowlett, the Northwest Corridor to Farmers Branch and Carrollton, the Southeast Corridor to Pleasant Grove and the Northwest Corridor to Irving and DFW Airport.

Select a Rail Station

Rail Services

Each of the four DART Rail lines serve multiple cities and connect riders to a myriad of destinations.  

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DART Rail System Map

The rail system is an integral part of DART, which serves a 700-square-mile area spanning 93 miles across North Texas. Click on learn more to view the system map, legend, and information about various rail routes and logistic centers.

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Understanding Level Boarding

The center car of every light rail vehicle is level with the station platform, making it easy to board with wheelchairs, scooters, bicycles, strollers, luggage, etc.

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Rail Safety Tips

Riding the rail is easy, but these safety tips will help you enjoy ride for you and others.

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Seven Easy Steps to Riding a DART Rail

 
 
 
 
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You can use the online DART Trip Planner any time to create personalized trip plans, customized schedules and find the nearest DART stops to your location.
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The DART Rail system features 65 stations, located in downtown Dallas, South Dallas, South Oak Cliff, West Oak Cliff, the North Central Expressway Corridor to North Dallas, Richardson and Plano, the Northeast Corridor to Garland and Rowlett, the Northwest Corridor to Farmers Branch and Carrollton, the Southeast Corridor to Pleasant Grove and the Northwest Corridor to Irving and DFW Airport.
Your Guide to Ride
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confirmation_number Buy Your Ticket

Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) are located on the platforms at all rail stations. When using GoPass, be sure to buy and activate your ticket before boarding the train. If you are using a GoPass Tap card, then simply "tap" your card to the card readers located at rail station platforms every time you board or transfer.
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Be prepared to board three to five minutes before the scheduled departure time. Remember, trains are required to leave on time to maintain published schedules for all passenger stops. Locate the platform for trains traveling in the direction you want to go by using the color-coded (red, blue, green or orange) destination signs on the platform. Signs list the final destination of trains, and trains stop at each station on the line.
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Check the destination sign on the train. If the doors do not open automatically, push the button on the side of the train. You may sit anywhere you like. Generally, areas near the front door and in the low-floor center car section are reserved for elderly and mobility-impaired passengers. You may carry on baby strollers, carts and other small items; just be sure they don't block the aisle.
 
 

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Fare Inspectors may inspect your ticket as proof of payment. When using GoPass, be sure to buy and activate your ticket before boarding the train. Show the activated ticket on your smartphone to the fare enforcement officer when required. When using a GoPass Tap card, be sure to "tap" your card to the card readers located at rail station platforms before boarding.
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DART Rail system maps are on board each train for your convenience. Operators will announce stops. Push the exit button on the handrail beside the door and step off the train.
 
 

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Mobility Ambassador Program

DART's Travel Ambassador Program provides FREE Travel Orientation to anyone who needs a little extra help using DART bus and rail service.

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Get Moving

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GoPass App

DART’s GoPass app puts travel tools at your fingertips. In the app, you can plan trips in real time and buy DART passes. The app also features integrated system maps and up-to-the-minute service alerts. GoPass is easy to use and personalize – allowing you to save your favorite routes and securely store your preferred payment methods.

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GoPass Tap Card

DART’s reloadable transit payment card provides a convenient and flexible way to pay your DART fare. You can reload the card at hundreds of participating retailers and manage your account online. By registering your card, you can also take advantage of fare capping, which means you get the best fare every time you ride!

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Contactless Payment

Why hassle with cash or ticket vending machines? Using a contactless credit or debit card, or any payment-enabled mobile device is the easy and convenient way to buy your DART pass. You can also take advantage of fare capping if you register your contactless card, or the card associated with your payment app.

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