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Jun 1, 2009 8:15 am US/Eastern
Fares Increased For Tri-Rail Riders
Fares Have Been Increased By 25 Percent
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
The cost of hopping on a Tri-Rail train to get to work, school or wherever has gone up.
Fares were increased by 25 percent on Monday. Tri-Rail has seen record ridership, but recently the tri-county commuter rail line has struggled financially with operation costs rising and cuts from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Despite the hikes, Tri-Rail is reportedly among the lowest rail system in the nation.
Traveling the full 70-mile stretch from Miami International Airport to the last stop in Mangonia Park near Palm Beach Gardens will now cost $6.90 from $5.50, while a monthly adult pass will go from $80 to $100.
Members of the Employer Discount Program will pay $75 for an EDP Monthly Ticket, up from the current fare of $60. The price of a full-fare, roundtrip ticket to ride the entire length of the system will be $11.55, up from the current fare of $9.25. Weekend fares, which entitle passengers to ride all day for one flat fee, will be $5, up from the current fare of $4, with the discounted weekend fare being $2.50, up from the current fare of $2.
Monthly tickets purchased in May for travel in June will be sold at the increased prices and in accordance with the new fare structure. Half-price discounts are still in effect for students, senior citizens 65 and older, persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders.
Tri-Rail currently recovers approximately 18 percent of the operations budget through fares.
Tri-Rail is a regional rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The 70.8 mile system has 18 stations along the South Florida coast.
For complete fare information, log onto
www.tri-rail.com and access the New Fares Effective June 1 banner on the Home Page or call Customer Service at 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245).
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