Fund improvements to the TRE fleet to ensure reliability and maintainability during the 2026 fifa world cup

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. (DART) $3.682 million on August 10, 2026, under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) to fund Trinity Railway Express (TRE) fleet improvements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

DART will purchase critical long-lead locomotive components, update rider-facing features, and paint and remediate rust on five locomotives to improve passenger car appearance, durability, and onboard announcement clarity while increasing locomotive reliability and maintainability through replacement of life-cycle components. The award covers performance in Texas with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. The intended beneficiaries include TRE system users in North Texas and attendees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The source identifies no sub-recipient activities.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to fund improvements to the TRE fleet to ensure reliability and maintainability during the 2026 fifa world cup.

Activities

TRE will purchase critical long lead items for the current locomotive fleet update rider-facing features and paint and remediate rust on 5 locomotives.

Expected outcomes

Improve passenger car appearance durability and onboard announcement clarity while increasing locomotive reliability and maintainability through replacement of critical life-cycle components. Rust repair and repainting will improve the condition and appearance of locomotive assets.

Intended beneficiaries

TRE system users in north texas and attendees at the 2026 fifa world cup.