Dallas, TX – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) President & CEO Nadine Lee announced today that the Silver Line, the region’s most anticipated rail expansion in decades, will officially open on Saturday, October 25, 2025. To celebrate, riders, families, and community partners are invited to a day of festivities showcasing the future of mobility in North Texas.
The 26-mile Silver Line connects Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, and Grapevine with DFW International Airport, transforming regional travel for work, school, and leisure. The line features state-of-the-art Stadler trains, new stations, and seamless transfers, offering residents greater convenience and accessibility.
To mark the milestone, DART will offer free rides across the entire system on October 25, and Silver Line service will remain complimentary from October 25 through November 8, allowing everyone to experience the new line firsthand.
“The Silver Line opening is a realization of a promise kept to our riders and our region,” said Lee. “This state-of-the-art train will improve connections, create new access to jobs, and drive economic growth across North Texas, with a fitting theme to ‘Discover New Horizons.’ Most importantly, this line shows our riders that we heard them, and we delivered.”
DART Board of Directors Chair Gary Slagel added, “The Silver Line is a major step forward in building a stronger, more connected region. It is an investment in both today’s riders and future generations. We are proud to open its doors and welcome the community aboard.”
The announcement was made at the conclusion of DART’s third annual State of the Agency briefing, which included updates on agency priorities and progress. The briefing also featured a panel discussion on how transit connects to “Live, Work, and Play” in North Texas, with participation from Dallas Stars President & CEO Brad Alberts and Inspire Dallas CEO Carlos F. Aguilar.
The Grand Opening Celebration on October 25 will feature festivities at 10 Silver Line stations, including live music, cultural performances, family programming, and recognition of sponsors and partners. DART extends special thanks to its sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Stadler; Gold Sponsors WSP and Ardurra; Bronze Sponsors Cypress Waters – Billingsley and NTX Partners; and General Sponsors AECOM and Archer Western.
Event Details:
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Saturday, October 25: Free rides on the entire DART System
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Saturday, October 25: Grand Opening festivities at 10 Silver Line stations, featuring live music, family activities, and community programming
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October 25 – November 8: Complimentary Silver Line service
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Opportunities to experience the new Stadler trains and state-of-the-art stations firsthand
DART will release additional details about Silver Line celebratory events in the coming weeks.
Visit the Silver Line Project section of the DART website for more information.
