Tri-Rail Sets Ridership Record

(Press Release) The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) announced that Tri-Rail has surpassed 4.5 million rides in calendar year 2025, establishing a new all-time ridership record for the regional commuter rail system. This milestone follows the achievement from Tri-Rail’s fiscal year (from July 2024 through June 2025) that surpassed 4.5 million rides, as well. With this performance, Tri-Rail has exceeded its previous record set in 2019, when the system surpassed 4.4 million rides in both the fiscal and calendar years.

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“We were not kidding when we said last year that we planned to keep breaking our own records,” said Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Marci Woodward, Chair of the SFRTA Governing Board. “The value of this system speaks for itself, and it shows that more than ever we must continue to protect this essential service, which serves as a critical asset for the region.”

Tri-Rail concluded calendar year 2024 with its second-highest ridership total, underscoring the system’s continued role in accommodating a growing number of passengers who rely on the service for regional travel, whether as daily commuters or as seasonal and leisure riders.

“Our passengers are the lifeblood of this system and we are deeply grateful for their continued support,” said David Dech, SFRTA Executive Director. “We will repay that trust by continuing to enhance the service in every way possible and try to provide the best possible travel experience that South Florida deserves.”

Tri-Rail began the year by once again offering New Year’s Special Service, providing post-midnight train service for partygoers celebrating at Bayfront. The system is also well positioned in 2026 to serve spectators attending events at Miami Freedom Park, which is inaugurating this year, and is a key partner in Miami-Dade County’s transportation committee for the FIFA World Cup. Tri-Rail is actively preparing to provide transportation for World Cup matches and associated Fan Festival activities.

Often described by transportation officials as the equivalent of an additional lane on I-95, Tri-Rail has become a cornerstone of mobility in South Florida. The system helps alleviate roadway congestion, connect communities, and support regional economic growth. Serving as the multimodal backbone of the region, Tri-Rail links passengers to a broad network of transportation systems across three counties and dozens of municipalities, anchoring South Florida’s transit infrastructure.