DART light rail

DART light rail
DART light rail
	DART Blue Line train at Akard station in downtown Dallas heading towards Downtown Rowlett station
Overview
Owner	DART
Locale	Dallas, Texas
Transit type	Light rail
Number of lines	4
Line number	Blue Line; Red Line; Green Line; Orange Line;
Number of stations	65
Daily ridership	63,400 (weekdays, Q1 2025)
Annual ridership	22,237,700 (2024)
Website	dart.org
Operation
Began operation	June 14, 1996
Operator(s)	DART
Number of vehicles	163 Kinki Sharyo SLRVs
Headway	12-15 mins (peak); 20-30 mins (off-peak)
Technical
System length	93 mi (150 km)
Track gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification	Overhead line, 750 V DC
System map
System map
Key
	Dallas Streetcar
	M-Line Trolley
	All stations are accessible

The DART light rail system serves the metropolitan area of Dallas, Texas. It is owned and operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The system opened June 14, 1996 and serves 65 stations and four lines, covering 93 miles (149.7 km): the Blue Line, the Red Line, the Green Line, and the Orange Line.

In 2024, the system had a ridership of 22,237,700, or about 63,400 per weekday as of the first quarter of 2025. That makes it the 7th highest ridership of light rail systems in the United States; however, it was one of the worst financial performers.

The system uses the Kinki Sharyo SLRV ("Super Light Rail Vehicle") and the fleet of 163 vehicles was modified in the 2000s to add level boarding and higher passenger capacity.

The following lines are active:

Blue Line (opened in 1996, completed in its current state in 2016)
Red Line (opened in 1996, completed in its current state in 2002)
Green Line (opened in 2009, completed in its current state in 2010)
Orange Line (opened in 2010, completed in its current state in 2021)