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Release Date: Jan. 23, 2026
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040
METRO maintenance and safety teams have implemented winterization and safety measures across the system, including anti-icing treatments on HOV lanes, platforms and at transit centers.
METRO has staffing and operational resources in place across the system to maintain readiness, support emergency coordination and respond quickly as conditions change.
Planned Service Adjustments
Saturday, Jan. 24
- Trains will operate at regular weekend hours.
- All other transit services, including bus, METROLift, curb2curb and HOV lanes, will be shut down early by approximately 9 p.m. as conditions worsen.
Sunday, Jan. 25
- Trains will operate at reduced frequency.
- Due to the high likelihood of icy road conditions and low temperatures, all other services will remain suspended and HOV lanes will remain closed.
- METROLift will operate only life-sustaining medical trips if conditions allow.
Monday, Jan. 26
- Trains will operate at reduced frequency.
- All Park & Ride services, including 200-series routes and the 500, will be canceled and HOV lanes will remain closed.
- METROLift will operate only life-sustaining medical trips if conditions allow.
- All local bus service, including curb2curb and Community Connector, will remain suspended.
METRO will reassess conditions for Tuesday service and communicate updates as weather and roadway conditions become clearer.
Riders are encouraged to stay informed by subscribing to METRO service alerts and monitoring official METRO communication channels.
For individuals who may need transportation assistance to a warming center, please call 311 for coordination and support.
METRO appreciates the public’s patience as conditions evolve and remains committed to supporting the region’s safety throughout this weather event.
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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. 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. |
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