The publicly subsidized Tri-Rail, South Florida's commuter rail line, has received a $71.7 million federal grant to start replacing about a third of its aging passenger rail cars and locomotives.

So far, the Tri-Rail has already replaced 250 windows, rebuilt some of the locomotive’s engines and plans to update bathroom floors. The changes are not exclusive to passenger cars.

Tri-Rail needs to fill a projected budget gap of $90 million. An estimated 15,000 people a day ride Tri-Rail, with round-trip fares as low as $5. The fares bring in $15 million each year, just 10% ...

Tri-Rail receives over $70 million in federal funding for new fleet. ... SIX CAB CARS AND ABOUT A DOZEN OR SO BI-LEVEL COACHES. WE GO THROUGH AND WE REBUILD THE FLOOR.

In 2024, Tri-Rail rolled out an extension to downtown Miami, which runs from Hialeah to the Brightline station. And without a turnstile and a potential budget crisis, the railway in 2025 has issued ...

The current "blue skies" themed wrap was not Tri-Rail's first look. The original fleet of coaches, introduced in 1989, matched the green and white specifications of cars used by GO Transit in Canada.

Tri-Rail is facing an uncertain future as it seeks millions of dollars in new funding to avoid service ... "Whenever we need to go anywhere, ... "It's so worth it to keep more cars off the road." ...

Tri-Rail has expanded service in recent years to include subsidized rides on Uber, Lyft and taxi services to and from train stations, along with an express train for rush hour commuters.

Stations: Hialeah/Miami: The station, 8303 NW 37th Ave., is about five blocks from a combined Metrorail and Tri-Rail station, which offers service to Miami International Airport.. Fort Lauderdale ...