Release Date:       June 24, 2016

Section of METRO Red Line Closes for Weekend Signal Work

Signal system work will require temporary service interruptions this weekend along METRORail.  A section of the Red Line between Northline Transit Center/ HCC and Melbourne/ North Lindale stations will close Friday evening, June 24 and reopen early Monday morning, June 27.  During the temporary closure, riders can use dedicated "700 Rail Shuttle" buses to complete their trips. They will run every 10 minutes and METRO staff will be available to answer questions.

Service Interruption Details

When:  Friday, June 24 at 9:00 p.m. until Monday, June 27 at 3:35 a.m.

Where: Between Northline Transit Center/ HCC and Melbourne/ North Lindale Stations

Why:    Signal System Work

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on a New Bus Network, METRO Rail's expanded system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find information about our T.R.I.P. app, Next Bus Arrival texting.

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