A DART train caught fire Wednesday afternoon just after exiting the downtown tunnel near Pearl/Arts District Station, sending smoke and sparks into the tunnel system and forcing the evacuation of about 40 people.
Six riders were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and nine more were treated at the scene before emergency crews doused the flames and shut off power in the affected section of the Red, Blue and Yellow lines.
As a result, DART rail service is running on a modified schedule this morning while crews remove the damaged train, restore the power system, and assess infrastructure along the corridor.
DART officials advise commuters to expect delays and plan ahead.
To help commuters navigate the disruption, shuttle buses are operating at key stations including Victory, EBJ/Union, West End, Akard, St. Paul, Pearl/Arts District, Deep Ellum, Cityplace/Uptown, and SMU/Mockingbird.
DART is using nearby routes to create temporary bus bridges to connect riders to destinations like Union Station, Mockingbird, and Deep Ellum.
Officials apologize for the inconvenience and say they’re working through the night and into this morning to get the system back online - safety is the top priority, and they’ll provide updates through the DART website and service-alert channels as work continues.
Power has been restored to the Central Business District (CBD), and limited rail service is now operating between Victory Station, Union Station, and Pearl Station. Bus and Rail Field Support staff will be available at CBD, Union, Victory, Deep Ellum, Cityplace, and Mockingbird Stations to assist customers.
Red Line
Westmoreland to Pearl Station: Rail service operates northbound from Westmoreland to Pearl Station. From Pearl, trains will reverse direction on the same track and continue southbound service.
Blue Line
UNT Dallas to Union Station: Rail service operates between UNT Dallas and Union only. Riders needing CBD access may transfer to the Red Line.
Rowlett to Mockingbird Station: Rail service operates between Rowlett and Mockingbird only. The bus bridge shuttle service will connect riders from Mockingbird, Cityplace, Deep Ellum, and Pearl Stations to the CBD.
Red/Orange Line
Parker Road to Mockingbird Station: Rail service operates between Parker Road and Mockingbird Station only. There is no train service south of Mockingbird. To access downtown, a bus bridge shuttle service is available from Mockingbird, Cityplace, Deep Ellum, and Pearl Stations into the CBD.
Orange Line
DFW Airport to Victory Station: Service is available between DFW Airport and Victory Station only. Riders can transfer to the Green Line for continued travel into the CBD.
Green Line
Victory to Pearl Station: Rail service operates from Victory to Pearl Station on Track #2, then turns back southbound on the same track toward North Carrollton/Frankford Station.
Deep Ellum to Buckner Station: Rail service operates between Deep Ellum and Buckner only. Bus bridge shuttle service is available at Mockingbird, Cityplace, Deep Ellum, and Pearl Stations.
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