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Release Date: Dec. 4, 2024
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

METRO to Begin Modified Service Thursday for METRORail Upgrades

As part of METRO's ongoing commitment to enhancing the customer experience, the Authority will offer temporary service adjustments on the METRORail Red, Green and Purple lines to allow for critical system upgrades.

The adjustments will begin at the start of service on Thursday, Dec. 5 and continue until the end of service on Sunday, Dec. 8. 

The planned work prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and long-term reliability, with upgrades including: 

• Rail replacement and welding work on a section of track for a safer, smoother ride.
• Expansion joint and concrete repairs on two bridges.
• Deep cleaning of rail stations, including power washing canopies and platforms, removing graffiti, and clearing unwanted posters.
• Routine maintenance to ensure system reliability. 

Red Line
Two-way bus shuttle service will run every 10 minutes from Northline Transit Center / HCC station to Downtown Transit Center station. View shuttle map.

Green / Purple lines
Two-way bus shuttle service will run every 10 minutes from Theater District station to Eado / Stadium station. View shuttle map.

The bus shuttle service is free. Please allow extra travel time for your trip.

METRO personnel will be available to provide assistance. Customers can also text or call METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

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. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. 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.