LEBANON, Tenn. — Wilson County officials are considering a plan that would expand WeGo Star commuter rail service to include evening and weekend options without the costly installation of positive train control systems.

The proposal would "dead head" two of the current 12 weekday trips, allowing those rides to be shifted to other times of day, potentially including evenings when Nashville visitors and workers need return transportation.

"I think there's a lot of people who would ride it more if there's more options," said a local commuter.

Currently, the WeGo Star's limited schedule forces many potential riders to choose driving instead. The last train departs downtown Nashville at 5:55 p.m. on weekdays, with no weekend service available.

"You have to wait all day to be able to get bac

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