[stntylr]

Union Pacific is considering a request to let TRE trains run between Dallas and Fort Worth on it's line for the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington, Texas.
The TRE currently uses an more northern route bypassing Arlington since Arlington is not a part of the DFW mass transit system.
Amtrak's Texas Eagle uses the UP route which passes right next to Cowboy Stadium. The biggest problem is see is that since there is no station in Arlington some kind of temporary station would have to be built for a one day event.

Here's the article.

[DET63]

Given that the new stadium is already booked for several major events in the future (including an NBA All-Star game and an NCAA Final Four), it would seem that having some sort of arrangement to provide rail access to the stadium (or at least to the area) on a temporary basis when needed would be a wise move on the part of Amtrak and/or TRE.

[stntylr]

The biggest problem is that Arlington, Texas is considered to be the largest city in the world without any mass transit system. City leaders seem almost proud of that. Anyone who wants to go to a Cowboy or Rangers game or visit Six Flags will have to drive and pay a huge parking fee. Cowboy stadium parking ranges from 40-75 dollars per game. Jerry Jones has always been a big opponet of mass transit mainly because he doesn't want to lose the parking monopoly and the city of Arlington is more than happy to help him.
Building a rail line to the entertainment complex in Arlington makes too much sense but it's not going to happen.

[wrjensen]

stntylr, on Thu, Nov 12, 2009, 03:11 AM, said:

Union Pacific is considering a request to let TRE trains run between Dallas and Fort Worth on it's line for the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington, Texas.
The TRE currently uses an more northern route bypassing Arlington since Arlington is not a part of the DFW mass transit system.
Amtrak's Texas Eagle uses the UP route which passes right next to Cowboy Stadium. The biggest problem is see is that since there is no station in Arlington some kind of temporary station would have to be built for a one day event.

Here's the article.

Arlington does pay a small percentage of the TRE. The train does technical pass thought the far north part of Arlington between Centerpoint and HEB. Arlington did not have any bus service until the pilot with the T.

http://www.ci.arling...g/PilotBus.html