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Release Date: Aug. 22, 2023
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
Effectively immediately, METRORail will offer modified service on the Red, Green and Purple lines so that repairs can be made to a damaged electrical box in downtown.
Shuttle buses are currently serving the following sections of METRORail:
- The Red Line from the Downtown Transit Center to the Northline Transit Center.
- The Green and Purple Line from EaDo/Stadium Station to Theater District Station.
This modified service will continue until further notice.
Customers can text or call METRO's Customer Service Center at 713-635-4000 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. if they have questions or need trip planning information.
METRO offers real-time information and updates through its Service Alerts web page. Riders are also encouraged to plan their trips in advance by using the RideMETRO app.
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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. |
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