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The T board approves new type of TEX Rail vehicle

Posted Dec. 18, 2012

The T’s most recent cost analysis shows the additional costs for the diesel multiple-unit vehicles will be more than offset by lower operating costs.

The T board has approved a change in the type of TEX Rail vehicle recommended for startup. While the preferred vehicle is more expensive, The T believes the purchase price will be offset by lower operating costs.

The T initially specified locomotive-hauled coaches (LHC), but the proposed change calls for diesel multiple-unit (DMU) vehicles.

Major benefits of DMUs for TEX Rail:

Lower operating cost.
Partial funding from TxDOT and the Regional Transportation Council is available for the DMU.
The DMU will be better received by neighborhoods along the corridor due to its lower profile.

Capital cost for the DMUs for TEX Rail is estimated at $88 million for eight train sets, which is about $20 million more than the LHC. The DMU operating expense is projected to be approximately $4 million per year less than for the LHC vehicle.

TEX Rail, formerly known as the Southwest-to-Northeast Rail Corridor, will carry passengers from southwest Fort Worth, through downtown, on to Grapevine and into the north end of DFW Airport.

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Disciplinary Appeals Board Special Session: Jun 20 2013 9:00AM; City Hall Annex Building, Training Room A, 6th Floor, 908 Monroe Street

Aviation Advisory Board: Jun 20 2013 4:00PM; Mecham International Airport, Suite 200, 4201 N. Main St.

Fort Worth Housing Authority Regular Meeting: Jun 20 2013 5:00PM; Cavile Community Room, 1401 Etta St.

Fort Worth Affordability Inc. Annual Meeting: Jun 20 2013 5:00PM; Cavile Community Room, 1401 Etta St.

Chisholm V Corporation Annual Meeting: Jun 20 2013 5:00PM; Cavile Community Room, 1401 Etta St.

Gateway Public Facility Corporation Annual Meeting: Jun 20 2013 5:00PM; Cavile Community Room, 1401 Etta St.

Fort Worth Crud Cruiser Mobile Collection Event: Jun 22 2013 9:00AM; Worth Heights Community Center, 3551 New York Ave.

Canceled - Pre-Council Work Session: Jun 25 2013 8:30AM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Canceled - City Council Meeting: Jun 25 2013 10:00AM; City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Fort Worth Water Department Seminar on Savings in Water & Money: Jun 25 2013 6:00PM; Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Avenue

Fort Worth Water Department Conservation Seminar: Help Wise Watering Take Root: Jun 25 2013 6:30PM; Heritage Trace Church of Christ, 4201 Heritage Trace Parkway

City Plan Commission Meeting: Jun 26 2013 1:30PM; Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Parks & Community Services Advisory Board: Jun 26 2013 4:00PM; Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden Center, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.