December 21, 2025 - FortWorthReport.org, Eric E. Garcia -

Plans to expand a popular Fort Worth passenger rail line are progressing.

Trinity Metro isn’t quite ready to start building its 2.1-mile extension from downtown to the Medical District but it is taking steps forward. The agency’s board authorized early-work contract amendments for a construction manager at risk — a consultant who will manage the project from design to completion while monitoring costs. The contract with Fort Worth Transit Partners was first approved in June 2023.

A nearly $33.1 million revised contract now includes an updated contingency fee for potential cost increases.

Richey Thompson, Trinity Metro chief engineer, said the revised contract is essentially the beginning of the expansion project.

Read more: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/12/21/texrail-expansion-moving-forward-with-revised-33m-contract/

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