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DART's new Silver Line, connecting seven cities to DFW Airport, will open Oct. 25.

The opening comes amid a budget reduction and service cuts in other parts of the DART system.

DART's CEO says the agency needs to expand to accommodate the region's growth.

DALLAS - Friday, DART's CEO announced the long-awaited Silver Line will open Oct. 25.

The 26-mile rail line will connect seven cities from Plano to DFW International Airport, but the move comes as the agency makes service cuts in other locations.

DART announces Silver Line opening

Source: DART

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As the agency makes cuts to service, the CEO says the region needs to be doing the exact opposite to accommodate the millions expected to soon make North Texas the third-largest region in the country.

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