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Release Date: Jan. 29, 2026
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040
 METRO will adjust rail service on the Green and Purple lines on Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 to complete critical maintenance work that can only be performed when trains are not operating.
Under the METRONow plan, METRO is prioritizing maintenance across the rail system. These service adjustments allow crews to safely access tracks and infrastructure to make repairs that are essential to improving reliability, reducing future disruptions and keeping trains running on time.
During the closure, METRO will update and conduct point-to-point testing of a core technology system that monitors train movements and track conditions. This is the same technology upgrade completed on the Red Line in recent weeks and is required approximately every 10 years to maintain reliability, accuracy and safe operations.
To accommodate riders, frequent shuttle buses will operate every 12 minutes, replacing rail service in the affected area. View shuttle map
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Green Line: Theater District Station to Magnolia Transit Center Station
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Purple Line: Theater District Station to Palm Center Transit Center Station
Riders may see a single train operating in the work zone during this period. The train is being used exclusively for system testing and will not carry passengers.
Customer Support
Riders needing assistance or trip planning information can call or text METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. Customer Service is available from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. METRO staff will also be on-site to assist riders during the service adjustment.
Riders are encouraged to allow extra travel time during this period.
Follow METRO on X and Facebook for real-time updates and to view photos of the maintenance work once it’s completed. You can also sign up for alerts through METRO’s service notification system.
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