DART Silver Line Regional Rail
Dallas, TX
Connecting Communities Across a Growing North Texas Corridor
Ardurra provided program management services through a joint venture for DART's Silver Line project, a 26-mile passenger rail corridor connecting DFW Airport to Shiloh Road in Plano. The ambitious project spans seven cities, including Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano, establishing critical rail connections that will significantly enhance mobility and accessibility across northern DART service areas.
The Silver Line represents a significant catalyst for economic development, designed to serve major employment, population, and activity centers while supporting substantial regional growth. The comprehensive rail system features ten strategically located stations and four rail connections, positioning the corridor as a backbone for sustainable transportation and economic development.
Key Project Highlights:
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Managing a 26-mile regional rail corridor connecting DFW Airport to Plano through seven municipalities
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Coordinating a complex multi-jurisdictional project requiring seamless collaboration across Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano
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Supporting projected 11,200 weekday riders by 2040 through strategic station placement and service optimization
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Enabling 210,000 jobs to be created through enhanced transportation connectivity and economic development opportunities
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Developing 10 rail stations and 4 rail connections, providing a comprehensive regional transit network integration
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Providing comprehensive program management, including scheduling, municipal coordination, quality control, and risk assessment services
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Facilitating stakeholder coordination, ensuring seamless project delivery across multiple affected municipalities
The Silver Line will transform mobility in the northern Dallas area while catalyzing significant economic development. Ardurra's program management expertise ensures the coordinated delivery of this complex, multi-jurisdictional project that supports sustainable regional growth and enhanced transportation connectivity.
Project Information & Awards
Market
Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Public Works, Civil, Environmental
Client
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Services
- Program Management & Schedule Planning
- Municipal & Intergovernmental Coordination
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy
- Quality Assurance & Construction Compliance
- Contractor Change & Scope Management
- Value Engineering & Cost Savings Analysis
- Active Freight Railroad Coordination (UP, DGNO, BNSF, CPKC)
- Multimodal Transit Integration Planning
- Right-of-Way & Utility Agreement Support
Awards
ENR Merit Award
The BikeDFW Upshift 2025 Award for Mobility Champion of the Year
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