DART Light Rail Operations During Winter Weather in Richardson

Winter Weather Impact on DART Services

• ❄️ DART transportation services were impacted by winter weather conditions, affecting many North Texas residents who rely on DART.
• ⚠️ Significant delays were experienced, with one commuter reporting a 3-hour journey home after leaving an event at 10 p.m.

Track Treatment and Operations

• 🛠️ City crews were observed working to thaw out parts of the track used by DART trains due to ice accumulation.
• 🚆 While some trains, like the orange line, appeared to be in service, a silver line train was seen out of service.
• ✅ Despite the challenges, some services seemed to be moving smoothly.

City Crew Efforts

• 👏 A shout-out was given to city crews in Richardson for working around the clock to keep DART services running in a timely manner.
• 🧊 These crews were actively working to make the areas around the train stations less slippery for passengers.