What route or alignment will the train use?
The regional rail line generally lies east of I-35E, and uses the existing right-of-way (ROW) of the former Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad line, part of which is in interim use as the Denton Branch Rail Trail. The trail will be retained and enhanced within the rail right-of-way. This route was selected because it: • Is the most cost-effective in terms of expected costs per user; • Lies within ROW already in public ownership; • Provides better access to major activity centers than other alternatives considered; • Is supported by the three municipalities that contribute sales tax support to the DCTA; • Has greater potential for providing interlined service with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail system; and • Is considered to have fewer environmental impacts than other alternatives considered.
