# TEXRail Crosses 1 Million Rides

> TEXRail hits 1 million rides in 2026 as Fort Worth extension advances.
- Title: TEXRail Crosses 1 Million Rides · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: TEXRail hits 1 million rides in 2026 as Fort Worth extension advances. TEXRail reached 1 million rides in 2026, exceeding 2025 ridership and advancing a new…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/tarrant/texrail-crosses-1-million-rides-in-2026-as-fort-worth-extension-advances
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- Published: 2026-10-05T14:33:46+00:00
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- Topics: texrail, trinity metro, fort worth, dallas fort worth airport, seattle, miles, public transit, transit oriented development, baylor scott white health, news, politics
## TEXRail crosses 1 million rides
TEXRail recorded its 1 millionth ride of 2026, marking the first time the line reached the milestone within a single calendar year.
## 2026 ridership exceeds 2025
The 2026 total already exceeds TEXRail's 2025 ridership of 906,827 rides, up 12% from 2024.
## Trinity Metro CEO comments
Trinity Metro Chief Operating Officer Reed Lanham said, 'DFW Airport is our region's gateway to the world, and TEXRail puts that gateway within easy reach of Fort Worth.'

> DFW Airport is our region's gateway to the world, and TEXRail puts that gateway within easy reach of Fort Worth.
## Transit-oriented development
Over $114 million in public and private transit-oriented development occurred near Grapevine/Main Street Station, including Hotel Vin, Harvest Hall, and an outdoor plaza.
## Fort Worth Medical District extension
Trinity Metro plans to break ground October 29 on a 2.1-mile extension to a new Near Southside Station in the Fort Worth Medical District.
## Station construction progress
The extension requires property donations of about 1.76 acres from Baylor Scott & White Health affiliates for the permanent site.
## Key takeaway

TEXRail reached 1 million rides in 2026, exceeding 2025 ridership and advancing a new Fort Worth Medical District station.