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In an effort to provide our passengers with concise and easily accessible information concerning service updates and general announcements,
as of January 1, 2006, all announcements can solely be accessed from two links located in red on the www.tri-rail.com Home Page.*
- For notification on events/situations that may cause interruptions in service, passengers can access the "Service Updates” link.
- For notification on general information, such as promotions, public hearings, road closures and more, passengers can access the “General Announcements” link.
We hope that you find that this will aid in the navigation of www.tri-rail.com and will enable easier access to the information you want and need!
*The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s Home Page at www.sfrta.fl.gov also contains a link to media announcements listed under Press Releases.
Current Service Updates:
Posted October 2, 2009
ATTENTION: CYPRESS CREEK STATION PASSENGERS
IMPROVEMENT WORK TO BE PERFORMED ON BOTH STATION ESCALATORS
OCTOBER 7TH & OCTOBER 8TH
Both of the Cypress Creek Station’s escalators will be unavailable for passenger use during
improvement work being performed on Wednesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 8th.
THIS WORK WILL NOT AFFECT PLATFORM ACCESS, AS BOTH THE STAIRS AND ELEVATORS WILL STILL BE
AVAILABLE FOR PASSENGER USE.
We thank you for your patience and support as this work is being performed.
For more information, call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245).
Posted September 28, 2009
ATTENTION: DEERFIELD BEACH STATION PASSENGERS
STATION REHABILITATION WORK
The Department of Transportation will be overseeing construction work being performed as part of the Deerfield
Train Station Rehabilitation Project.
This work is scheduled to take place at the Deerfield Beach Station beginning the week of September 28, 2009
and will be ongoing until completed in early 2011.
This work should not impact passengers accessing Tri-Rail or Tri-Rail’s ticket vending machines and snack/beverage
vending machines. Pedestrians should follow any directions as illustrated by the appropriate fencing.
Amtrak’s offices and public restrooms will be relocated to a temporary facility area on site. Additionally, the
Railroad Museum will be closed during these renovations.
For more information, please contact the FDOT District 4 Public Information Office at 954-486-1400.
Posted September 28, 2009
BCT TO RAISE FARES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST – NO IMPACT TO TRI-RAIL TRANSFER FEES
Click here for more information.
Posted September 24, 2009
Sun Trolley Service To Tri-Rail To Be Discontinued
The last day of service is Sunday, September 27, 2009. Please call Tri-Rail’s Customer Service
Department at 1-800-874-7245 for further information.
Click here for more information.
El servicio hacia Tri-Rail del autobús Sun Trolley será descontinuado. El último día de servicio será el domingo 27 de septiembre de 2009.
Por favor llame al departamento de servicio al cliente de Tri-Rail al 1-800-874-7245 para más información.
Sevis Sun Trolley ki ale nan Tri-Rail ap diskontinye. Denye jou sevis se Dimanche, 27 Septanm 2009.
Silvouple rele Depatman Kliyantel Tri-Rail nan 1-800-874-7245 pou plis enfomasyon.
Posted August 14, 2009
SFRTA OPENING NEW PARKING LOT AT TRI-RAIL’S WEST PALM BEACH STATION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Palm Beach County has completed a new parking lot adjacent to the west platform at Tri-Rail’s West
Palm Beach Station. The new parking lot provides 118 additional spaces for passengers and 45
designated spaces for South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail and Palm Tran
employees. The parking lot also provides special spaces for scooters and motorcycles, along
with bicycle lockers which will be used as part of a new passenger program/amenity to be launched
in the near future. The new lot, accessible from Clearwater Avenue, will open to the public
on Tuesday, August 18.
“Parking has long been at a premium at Tri-Rail’s West Palm Beach Station, which is also utilized
by Amtrak and Greyhound patrons,” said Commissioner Jeff Koons, Palm Beach County Commission board
chairman and SFRTA Governing Board chair. “The opening of the new parking lot will definitely
enable us to better serve our passengers and greatly enhances the new West Palm Beach Intermodal
Center, overall.”
The lot was built at a cost of approximately $1 million with funding provided by the Federal
Transit Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.
Posted August 3, 2009
TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Tri-Rail passengers may experience delays of approximately 20 – 30 minutes Tuesday, August 4, due to CSX track work. A “geometry” car will be on the corridor to inspect the tracks beginning at 9 a.m. A “geometry” car is a railed vehicle used for the diagnosis of railroad tracks to ensure track safety. This car uses various sensors and auxiliary wheels for this purpose.
Passengers can log onto www.tri-rail.com for service updates or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245).
Posted June 25, 2009
HEAT RESTRICTIONS LIFTED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA RAIL CORRIDOR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The heat restriction orders which had caused 15-30 minute delays for Tri-Rail passengers over the past week have been lifted. Trains will once again be able to resume the normal operating speed of up to 79 miles per hour. Heat restriction orders have been imposed by CSX Transportation during extended periods of high temperatures (consecutive days exceeding 90 degrees). During exceptionally hot stretches such as these, CSXT issues heat restrictions mandating reduced speed for passenger and freight trains for safety purposes.
A collaborative effort between CSXT and the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority allowed for the removal of the heat restrictions today. The imposition of future heat restrictions will be evaluated on a day-by-day basis.
Posted June 8, 2009
ATTENTION: PASSENGERS USING THE FT. LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT STATION AT DANIA BEACH FLA 2 SHUTTLE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Effective Monday, June 29, 2009 the FLA 2 Shuttle (Port Everglades Route) servicing passengers traveling to and from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach will be discontinued. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-TRI-RAIL for additional information.
AVISO AL PÚBLICO
A partir del lunes, 29 de junio de 2009 el autobús de enlace FLA 2 (Ruta de Port Everglades) que presta servicio a los pasajeros que viajan de/a la Estación del Aeropuerto Internacional de Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood en Dania Beach será descontinuada. Para información adicional por favor comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicio al Cliente al 1-800-TRI-RAIL.
NÓT POU PIBLIK LA
Kómanse jou lendi 29 jen 2009 yo pral sispann sévis navét FLA 2 a (Port Everglades Route) ki sévi pasaje yo kap vwayaje ale osman tounen nan Ayewopó Entónasyonal Oliwoud, Fótladédel nan Estasyon Dania Beach la souple. Rele depatman sévis pou kliyan nan 1-800-TRI-RAIL pou pi plis enfómasyon.
Posted May 23, 2009
ATTENTION TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS USING THE WEST PALM BEACH STATION
FOR MONDAY, MAY 25TH – MEMORIAL DAY ONLY!
The West Palm Beach Intermodal Center will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. Passengers
should access bus transportation on the east side of the tracks, adjacent to Tamarind Avenue. Please
see the Ticket Agent or call 1-800-Tri-Rail for more information.
Posted May 5, 2009
NO FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO SAVE TRI-RAIL
A STATEMENT FROM BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER JOSEPHUS EGGELLETION, JR., CHAIR, SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
“We have just learned that there are no additional funds to save Tri-Rail in the state of Florida’s FY10
budget. Clearly, this is a serious issue, which will create a hardship for the people of South Florida
who rely on the train for their livelihood and well-being. It will also have a devastating effect on
thousands of businesses that depend on the train to get their employees to work.
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is faced with two scenarios, at this time. In scenario
number one, Tri-Rail can operate for only 18 months as of October 5, 2009, based on the counties funding
Tri-Rail at the $1.565 million provided by legislation. This would mean a drastic reduction in Tri-Rail
service with only 30 trains per day and no weekend or holiday service. I have asked the Executive Director
to prepare a budget based on this scenario for the Friday, May 22, 2009 Governing Board Meeting.
In the second scenario, Tri-Rail can only operate for nine to 12 months as of October 5, 2009, with the
reduced schedule as mentioned above, if any one of the three counties elects to give zero dollars to the
SFRTA/Tri-Rail, which is a very real possibility.”
Haga clic aquí para obtener la declaración
del comisionado del condado de Broward, Josephus Eggelletion, Jr., presidente de la Junta del Gobierno
de la Autoridad Regional de Transporte del Sur de la Florida.
Klike la pou yon stateman ki soti nan
Comisyone Konte Broward Josephus Eggelletion, Jr., Chez, Sid Florida Rejonal Transpotasyon Governe a.
Posted April 30, 2009
TRI-RAIL TO INCREASE FARES AS OF JUNE 1
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority will raise all Tri-Rail fares by 25 percent
beginning on Monday, June 1, 2009. This marks the first fare increase for the commuter rail system
since 1995. The South Florida region’s other transportation providers, Broward County Transit,
Miami-Dade Transit and Palm Tran, have all increased their fares within the past year.
The Tri-Rail fare increase was necessary due to anticipated funding shortfalls at the state and
local levels, and because of the need to bring the percentage of operations costs, covered by
ticket revenue, more in-line with the national average of 25 percent. Tri-Rail currently recovers
approximately 18 percent of the operations budget through fares. Even with the price increase,
Tri-Rail’s fares continue to be among the lowest in the nation.
Effective June 1, the price of a monthly ticket will be $100, up from the current fare of $80.
Members of the Employer Discount Program will pay $75 for an EDP Monthly Ticket, up from the
current fare of $60. The price of a full-fare, Roundtrip Ticket to ride the entire length of
the system will be $11.55, up from the current fare of $9.25. Weekend fares, which entitle
passengers to ride all day for one flat fee, will be $5, up from the current fare of $4, with
the discounted weekend fare being $2.50, up from the current fare of $2.
Monthly tickets purchased in May for travel in June will be sold at the increased prices and
in accordance with the new fare structure. Half-price discounts are still in effect for students,
senior citizens 65 and older, persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders. For additional information,
click here
or call Customer Service at 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245).
Posted April 28, 2009
New WPB Intermodal Transit Center – Palm Tran Route Changes
Click here for more information.
Posted April 16, 2009
TRI-RAIL ENHANCED WEEKDAY SCHEDULE TO GO INTO EFFECT MAY 4, 2009
Changes Will Provide For More Reliable Service
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority will be implementing a new weekday Tri-Rail
schedule Monday, May 4, 2009. The enhanced schedule will provide for more reliable service through
better on-time performance. No changes to the weekend schedule are projected, at this time.
The SFRTA will continue to operate 50 trains on the weekdays. The new schedule will add approximately
10 minutes to the time it takes to travel Tri-Rail’s 72-mile service area along the South Florida
Rail Corridor, but will create a more consistent travel experience for passengers. Additionally,
the enhanced schedule maintains most 20 and 30-minute headways during peak travel times.
The schedule, for the most part, does away with the fast, 15-minute turns at the northernmost end
of Tri-Rail’s service area at the Mangonia Park Station and at the southernmost end at the Miami
Airport Station. The tightness of the turns from trains operating in one direction to another has
caused cascading delays if trains are late. The SFRTA has been working with the fixed-route bus
providers in all three counties to minimize missed connectivity between trains, buses and Metrorail.
The schedule also introduces a new “L-stop” policy to encourage faster arrivals at the final
destinations at both ends of the corridor in the early morning and late evening. Northbound
trains P600 and P602 in the morning and P646 and P648 in the evening may depart the Boynton Beach,
Lake Worth and West Palm Beach stations as much as five minutes early. The same policy applies to
southbound trains P601 and P603 in the morning and P647 and P649 in the evening at the
Opa-locka,
Metrorail Transfer and Hialeah Market stations.
While there will be no schedule changes made to the weekend schedule, the SFRTA’s operations team
will be adding a second locomotive on each train set to provide back-up power in the case of an
equipment issue. This change should enhance weekend on-time performance, as well.
Click here to view the Schedule Change.
Haga clic aquí para ver el cambio de horario.
Klik la pou gade ore’-a ki chanje.
Posted March 31, 2009
SFRTA LAUNCHES “FUND OR FAIL” GRASSROOTS OUTREACH EFFORT TO SAVE TRI-RAIL
Public Encouraged to Stand Up and Be Counted In Order To Maintain Train Service
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is mounting a major grassroots effort to bring
the financial plight of the Tri-Rail commuter rail service to the attention of Governor Crist and
State Senators and Representatives. The “Fund or Fail” campaign is being organized to inform members
of the public of the impact the impending revenue shortfalls will have on service and to encourage
them to contact the Governor and their elected representatives in the House and Senate with the
message that Tri-Rail service is critical to the livelihood and welfare of the people of South
Florida and it must be saved.
“The need to let our elected officials in Tallahassee hear our voices is greater now than ever
before. Due to revenue shortfalls at the local level, the counties simply cannot afford to
continue to fund Tri-Rail as they have in previous years. Passing legislation to provide Tri-Rail
with a new dedicated revenue stream is the only way to ensure that commuter rail service in South
Florida , as we know it, will survive,” said SFRTA Executive Director Joe Giulietti.
If dedicated funding legislation does not pass in the Legislature, service reductions will take
place on or about October 5, 2009. SFRTA would be forced to cut back Tri-Rail service to possibly
as few as 30 trains each weekday, down from the current level of 50. Service on the weekends and
holidays would be eliminated.
The easiest way for the public to assist in this effort is to log onto www.tri-rail.com/FundOrFail and
click on the “Fund or Fail” banner. Respondents will be given the option of signing a petition
supporting dedicated funding or of sending either the pre-written or a personalized message to
the Governor, State Senators and Representatives.
For more information on how you can help, call Customer Service at 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245).
Posted March 27, 2009
SFRTA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO TRI-RAIL SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE FOR PASSENGERS
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority will be implementing a new weekday Tri-Rail
schedule to provide for more reliable service through better on-time performance. The implementation
date for the new schedule is still to be determined. No changes to the weekend schedule are projected,
at this time.
The SFRTA will continue to operate 50 trains on the weekdays. The new schedule will add approximately
10 minutes to the time it takes to travel Tri-Rail’s 72-mile service area along the South Florida Rail
Corridor, but will create a more reliable travel experience for passengers. Additionally, the enhanced
schedule maintains most 20 and 30-minute headways during peak travel times.
The schedule, for the most part, does away with the fast, 15-minute turns at the northernmost end of
Tri-Rail’s service area at the Mangonia Park Station and at the southernmost end at the Miami Airport
Station. The tightness of the turns from trains operating in one direction to another has caused
cascading delays if trains are late. The SFRTA has been working with the three county fixed route
bus providers to minimize missed connectivity between trains, buses and Metrorail.
While there will be no schedule changes made to the weekend schedule, the SFRTA’s operations team
will be looking into adding a second locomotive on each train set to provide back-up power in the
case of an equipment problem. This change should compliment weekend on-time performance, as well.
Posted March 17, 2009
ATTENTION TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS USING THE MIAMI AIRPORT STATION
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
ROUTE 37 SOUTHBOUND TO SOUTH MIAMI & ROUTE 238 WESTBOUND TO DOLPHIN MALL WILL NO LONGER ENTER THE TRI-RAIL STATION
Routes will now stop on Northwest 21st Street, across the street from the station on their way back from the airport.
FDOT has prohibited left turns into the station from Northwest 21st Street. Passengers crossing the street are encouraged to use the new pedestrian crosswalk.
Route 37 Northbound to Hialeah and Route 238 eastbound to Earlington Heights will continue entering the
Tri-Rail station on the way to the airport terminal.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and we thank you for your cooperation.
Posted January 13, 2009
ATTENTION TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS USING THE WEST PALM BEACH STATION
EAST PLATFORM ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE AT THE WEST PALM BEACH STATION FROM JANUARY 18TH UNTIL JANUARY 20TH:
Maintenance crews will begin replacement flooring work for the east elevator at the West Palm Beach
Station on Sunday, January 18th through Tuesday, January 20th.
Stairwells should be utilized while the east elevator is out of order. Additionally, a secondary
access point available by using the sidewalk on Banyan Avenue to cross over the tracks and head
south to the west platform can also be utilized, when necessary.
**Passengers who are not able to utilize the stairwells or the secondary access point to
transfer between platforms at the West Palm Beach Station are urged to call Tri-Rail’s Customer
Service Center at 1-800-TRI-RAIL so that travel alternatives can be provided, if necessary.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
Posted November 10, 2008
ATTENTION TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS USING THE MIAMI AIRPORT STATION
Construction activities related to work for the Miami Intermodal Center will begin at Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station on, or around, Saturday, November 16th and will last through the end of December.
Parking spaces for persons with disabilities will be relocated to the area just north of where the circular island is located (near the ticket vending machines).
Employee and family/stroller parking spaces will be relocated near the exit area of the station.
*Parking spaces for persons with disabilities, as well as employee and family/stroller parking spaces, will remain accessible in the existing areas until the new spots are constructed and properly signed in the areas marked for relocation.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
Posted April 9, 2008
ATTENTION MIAMI AIRPORT STATION PASSENGERS
The parking lot at Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station will be closed* on, or about, April 14, 2008 due to construction for the Miami Intermodal Center.
*Parking spaces for persons with disabilities will remain accessible at the existing lot.
The Florida Department of Transportation has built a temporary overflow parking lot for Tri-Rail passengers on the northwest corner of the intersection of Northwest 37th Avenue (Douglas Road) and Northwest 21st Street.
Signage will be available at the station directing cars to the temporary lot.
Please note that the temporary lot is for the exclusive use of Tri-Rail passengers.
Posted March 6, 2008
ATTENTION MIAMI AIRPORT STATION PASSENGERS
On or about March 31, 2008, FDOT will begin construction work associated with the Miami Intermodal
Center (MIC) Roadways Program. Work is expected to continue for 12-14 months. Passengers are advised
to plan for additional travel time to and from the station.
Traffic in the area of NW 21st Street, this station and all parking facilities will be affected.
FDOT will provide information on detours and alternative routing via electronic message boards.
Real-time traveler information will also be available at www.micdot.com,
www.smartroute.com or by dialing 511 and entering MIC route #642.
Revised February 29, 2008
ATTENTION ALL TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2007:
Broward County Transit and Palm Tran both have implemented fare increases which will impact the current free Tri-Rail transfer policies.
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority sincerely regrets any inconvenience to passengers caused by these new fees.
BCT:
To Tri-Rail from BCT Passengers with a valid Tri-Rail Monthly or Roundtrip ticket (dated the same day as travel) may ride a BCT bus directly to a Tri-Rail station for free. If two buses are required to reach the station, the first bus will require the appropriate bus fare.
From Tri-Rail to BCT: Passengers without a valid Tri-Rail ticket or pass will pay the applicable bus fare and will be issued a free BCT transfer to receive a discount on the price of a Tri-Rail ticket. Passengers must retain transfer as proof of eligibility for ticket booth or onboard verification of transfer eligibility.
Palm Tran:
To Tri-Rail from Palm Tran: Passengers boarding a Palm Tran bus with a valid Tri-Rail ticket must pay a 50-cent transfer fee. If two buses are needed to reach a Tri-Rail station, passengers will pay a 50-cent bus-to-bus transfer fee plus a bus-to-rail fee of additional 50-cents.
Passengers boarding a Palm Tran bus without a Tri-Rail ticket will pay the appropriate bus fare to receive a discount on their Tri-Rail ticket. Passenger must retain transfer as proof of eligibility for ticket booth or onboard verification of transfer eligibility.
From Tri-Rail to Palm Tran: Passengers boarding a Palm Tran bus directly from a Tri-Rail station and with a valid Tri-Rail ticket will be entitled to free passage. Any additional buses taken will be subject to a 50-cent transfer fee.
*12-trip tickets that are not validated are excluded from transfers.
Revised August 23, 2007
ATTENTION: WEST PALM BEACH STATION PASSENGERS
PASSENGERS AT THE WEST PALM BEACH STATION WILL CONTINUE TO BOARD TRAINS FROM BOTH THE EAST AND WEST PLATFORMS, WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:
AFTERNOON TRAINS P631 (departing at 3:06 p.m.), P633 (departing at 3:36 p.m.) AND P635 (departing at 4:06 p.m.) WILL BOARD FROM THE EAST PLATFORM ONLY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, OR UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED.
Station Ambassadors/Personnel will be available to assist passengers and/or announcements will be made on the station’s Electronic Message Signs to direct passengers to their respective platform.
Your cooperation, support and patience during construction are always appreciated!
Revised & Posted June 1, 2007
ATTENTION: MANGONIA PARK STATION PASSENGERS
Passengers at the Mangonia Park Station WILL BOARD TRAINS P613 (departing at 7 a.m.), P617 (departing at 8 a.m.), P619 (departing at 9 a.m.) and P631 (departing at 3 p.m.) ON THE EAST PLATFORM ONLY, until further notice or unless otherwise advised.
Announcements will be made on the station’s Electronic Message Signs to direct passengers to the appropriate platform.
Posted February 27, 2006
ATTENTION: METRORAIL TRANSFER STATION PASSENGERS
PASSENGERS TRAVELING IN THE AFTERNOON, WILL BOARD ALL P.M. NORTHBOUND WEEKDAY TRAINS FROM THE WEST PLATFORM AT THE METRORAIL TRANSFER STATION FROM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, OR UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED.
Station Ambassadors/Personnel will be available to assist passengers and/or announcements will be made on the station’s Electronic
Message Signs to direct passengers to their respective platform.
Your cooperation, support and patience during construction are always appreciated!
For additional information call the Customer
Service Department at
1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) or 1-888-GO-SFRTA (467-3782).
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