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6/3/2024
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has announced the introduction of a Tri-Rail express train service, to start July 1.
The addition will offer passengers a seamless one-seat ride to and from downtown Miami, significantly reducing travel time between the West Palm Beach and MiamiCentral stations, SFRTA officials said in a press release.
The new express trains will not require passengers to disembark to connect to shuttle trains that go in and out of MiamiCentral Station. The express train’s schedule also cuts the time to get between West Palm Beach and Miami by more than 30 minutes. The express train will depart from the West Palm Beach Station at 6:30 a.m., with strategically limited stops at the Boca Raton Station, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach, and the Metrorail Transfer Station, before arriving at MiamiCentral Station at 8:05 a.m.
In the evening, the return express train will depart MiamiCentral at 5:35 p.m., providing commuters with a convenient and expedited journey home, the release said.
Passengers traveling to and from Miami Airport Station will benefit from a later departure time, accommodating increased airport traffic and catering to the needs of airport employees working late shifts, according to authority officials.
“By offering a one-seat ride and reducing travel time, we aim to provide an enhanced commuting experience for our passengers and attract new riders to Tri-Rail,” said SFRTA Executive Director Dave Dech.