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Release Date: 
May 12, 2019

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 METRO’s network, METRORail's 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/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.

Service Restored on METRORail Red Line 

Shutdown on Green and Purple Lines Continues

This afternoon crews completed emergency repairs to overhead electrical wires on the Red Line extension. Rail service is now running as scheduled along the entire line from Northline/HCC Station to Fannin South. 

Meanwhile, service along the Green and Purple lines remains suspended as work to reinforce electrical wires continues. Free bus shuttles are available along those routes to transport customers, and METRO staff is directing customers.

The emergency repair work and resulting shutdown were initiated last week as a safety precaution after two recent wire breaks alerted staff to the problem. 

It is anticipated the entire project will be completed by the end of the week.