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Release Date: Nov. 2, 2022
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

Game On: METRO & SEPTA Make a World Series Wager

METRO and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) have staked a friendly wager during the MLB 2022 World Series.

If the Houston Astros win the World Series championship, METRO Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran and President & CEO Tom Lambert have agreed to send a Texas pecan candy basket and Astros shirts to SEPTA for Chair Pasquale Deon Sr. and General Manager & CEO Leslie Richards to wear at the next SEPTA board meeting.

However, if the Philadelphia Phillies win, SEPTA will send TastyKakes, an iconic Philadelphia snack, and Phillies shirts for Ramabhadran and Lambert to wear at METRO's next Board meeting.

In addition to the challenge announcement, METRO also unveiled its 2022 Houston Astros World Series-themed light rail vehicle (LRV) today.

The specially designed train celebrates the Astros' history-making accomplishment of reaching the World Series for the fifth time. Its eye-catching wrap showcases the team's bold orange and white colors and its "Level Up" slogan. Baseball fans and other passengers can catch a ride on METRO's "Level Up" train on METRORail's Red Line.

METRO's 2022 Houston Astros World Series-themed LRV features an eye-catching wrap showcasing the team's bold orange and white colors, and its "Level Up" slogan.

Watch Video: See more of METRO's specially-designed "Level Up" train.

Media can access an MP4 download of the video here.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. 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.