Trinity Metro outlines TexRail extension into medical district and transit-oriented development plans

Apr 29, 2026

Trinity Metro leaders said TexRail ridership has risen (citing 15'20% compounded annual growth) and that the Medical District extension is fully funded, aims to start service by 2029 and is paired with TOD studies to spur nearby property-value and sales-tax growth near stations.

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Trinity Metro officials updated the council on the TexRail Medical District extension and broader transit-oriented development (TOD) work, saying the extension is fully funded and on track to break ground later this year with service targeted to begin in 2029. Trinity Metro highlighted case studies showing higher property-value and sales-tax growth in areas near rail stations.

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