My A-Train, DCTA

DCTA Finalizes Rail Vehicle Purchase - Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2009

Lewisville, TX - The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and Stadler Bussnag AG, a Swiss company, have reached an agreement for the purchase of eleven GTW 2-6 Diesel Multiple Units (DMU) for use as the next generation rail fleet for DCTA’s 21-mile corridor from Denton to Carrollton. DCTA Board was on hand yesterday to witness Jim Witt, DCTA President and Klaus Potocnik, Head of Project Management, Deputy CEO sign the $73,764,069 contract. Vehicle construction will commence in September 2010 and the first vehicle is schedule to arrive in Lewisville in August 2011. The final vehicle is scheduled for delivery in April 2012. Testing will continue through August 2012 with “fleet transition” scheduled for September of 2012.

DCTA Public Meeting

Date: May 28, 2009

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Lewisville City Hall, Council Chambers
151 West Church Street, Lewisville, TX 75067

Purpose: To garner public comment on the recommendation to close the railroad crossings at Purnell Road and Cowen Avenue in Lewisville.

DCTA to Break Ground on MedPark A-train Station - Press Release

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2009

DENTON, TX – On Friday, April 3rd at 2:00 p.m., the Denton County Transit Authority will break ground on the MedPark Station of the A-train rail line through Denton County.

The groundbreaking, which will take place at the DCTA property located at the intersection of MedPark and Colorado in Denton, continues the historic progress DCTA is making in its construction of the A-train line through Denton County. This passenger rail system will connect Denton County with the DART system and the rest of the North Texas region, creating an economic development mechanism for Denton County and the region as a whole. Public parking for the event will be available at Sally Beauty at 3001 Colorado Blvd. A free shuttle will be provided to the site.

DCTA To Break Ground on Hebron A-train Station - Press Release

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2009

LEWISVILLE, TX – On Friday, March 27th at 11:00 a.m., the Denton County Transit Authority will break ground on the Hebron Station of the A-Train rail line through Denton County. The groundbreaking, at the 900 block of Lakeside Circle in Lewisville, is a historic event for Denton County and the first step in connecting Denton County with the rest of the North Texas region and the DART system via a regional rail system.

DCTA Purchases Site From Denton Regional Medical Center To Serve As Medpark Station - Press Release

For Immediate Release – Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Denton, TX – Progress by The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) on the A-train regional rail line was accelerated by the recent acquisition of 12.8 acres from the Denton Regional Medical Center (DRMC).

RTC Approves Funding for Denton County Rail Project - Press Release

For Immediate Release:

Lewisville, TX – On Thursday, August 21st, the Regional Transportation Council approved $191 million to fund the completion of the Denton County Transportation Authority’s 21-mile regional rail system. This award will allow the agency to advance final design and move toward construction in early 2009.

DCTA Selects Construction Contractor and Support Services Teams To Advance Rail Project Design and Construction - Press Release

For Immediate Release - October 1, 2008

Lewisville, TX - The Denton County Transportation Authority is moving closer toward construction of its 21-mile passenger rail project named the A-train. The project which is slated to open in December 2010 is nearing the completion of the design phase and the DCTA took recent steps that will allow the agency to quickly advance construction.