SFRTA attributes the ridership increase to “the system’s improvement on service, with a banner year of more than 90% on-time performance (OTP) in 2019, including the highest OTP month in its history in July with 96.64%. SFRTA says this is a result of an aggressive focus on rail replacement on the corridor that removed several temporary speed restrictions.
Tri-Rail operates 50 trains on weekdays and 30 trains on weekends and holidays. The system operates hourly during off-peak times and at weekends, and 20 and 30-minute headways during weekday peak times.
“This record achievement underscores the growing need for the reliable and economical service that Tri-Rail provides,” says Mr Steven Abrams, SFRTA executive director. “People in South Florida are appreciating more and more the role that public transportation plays in their lives.”
Tri-Rail will open a 14.5km extension to connect with the Virgin Trains USA’s Miami Central station in the autumn.
