DART Winter Weather
DART Preparing for Winter Weather in North Texas
January 12, 2024
With exceptionally cold weather currently forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS), Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is preparing to ensure our passengers and employees stay safe.
- J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center/MLK Jr. Station (1412 S. Trunk Ave., Dallas 75210)
- CBD West Transfer Center (920 San Jacinto Street, Dallas 75202)
- Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station (201 Rock Island Rd., Irving 75060)
- South Garland Transit Center (4051 Leon Road, Garland 75041)
All other DART transit centers and stations will be available from 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Extended exposure to cold weather can be dangerous, if possible, dress in layers to stay warm, wear a hat, cover exposed skin, and watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Signs of hypothermia include confusion, shivering, difficulty speaking, and sleepiness. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact 911 immediately.
DART will continue to monitor the weather conditions across the North Texas region. To stay informed about changes to service, please sign up for DART Service Alerts at DART.org/email. You can also find service updates on the DART GoPass app. Information will also be available on our website at DART.org/winterweather, and through our social media channels. DART Customer Service is available from 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. at (214) 979-1111.
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Operating Scenario 1
PARTIAL RAIL SHUTDOWN
DART operates limited rail service, roughly within the LBJ loop. Rail will only be available between these stations:
Red Line: LBJ/Central — 8th & Corinth
Blue Line: LBJ/Skillman — 8th & Corinth
Green Line: Farmers Branch — Lawnview
Orange Line: Irving Convention Center — LBJ/Central
DART bus routes will operate on a weekend schedule with limited service added on express routes 306, 308, 378 and 383.
DART will also run seven shuttle routes. Use the Scenario 1 chart, below the map, to determine which shuttle best serves your destination.
Operating Scenario 2
FULL RAIL SHUTDOWN BUS SERVICE ONLY
DART bus routes will operate on a weekend schedule with limited service added on express routes 306, 308, 378 and 383.
DART will also run 14 shuttle routes. Use the Scenario 2 chart to determine which shuttle best serves your destination, and note that some stations are bypassed.
- All shuttle buses to and from outside of Downtown Dallas will serve one of the following: Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station or Pearl/Arts District Station.
- Route 560 is a Downtown Circulator, serving West End, Akard, St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District stations.
The Dallas Streetcar will not run in this scenario. Instead, there will be a shuttle bus (with SHUTTLE in the headsign) running to and from EBJ Union Station and the Bishop Arts District, making all stops.
Operating Scenario 3
FULL RAIL SHUTDOWN - SERVICE ON SELECT BUS ROUTES
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