Tri-Rail reports record-breaking ridership in 2025
By Natalie La Roche Pietri
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM EST
Tri-Rail had record-breaking ridership in 2025. This comes as the future of South Florida’s commuter rail service remains uncertain.
Tri-Rail has exceeded its previous record set in 2019.
According to a recent report from the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, the rail way surpassed 4.5 million rides in the 2025 calendar year.
Even with a record number of passengers, Tri-Rail faces a potential shutdown by July 2027 because of state budget cuts.
It would need up to $10 million from each county the rail line runs through to continue service. That includes Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
Local officials are urging state lawmakers to restore funding.
READ MORE: Tri-Rail budget crunch goes beyond subsidy — state cuts money to run the railroad
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Tri-Rail has exceeded its previous record set in 2019.
According to a recent report from the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, the rail way surpassed 4.5 million rides in the 2025 calendar year.
Even with a record number of passengers, Tri-Rail faces a potential shutdown by July 2027 because of state budget cuts.
It would need up to $10 million from each county the rail line runs through to continue service. That includes Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
Local officials are urging state lawmakers to restore funding.
READ MORE: Tri-Rail budget crunch goes beyond subsidy — state cuts money to run the railroad
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.