METRO SYSTEM STATUS
Check alerts and schedules for all active NFTA Metro routes.
MESSAGE BOARD List of current messages and notifications
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If you ride Metro, we want to hear from you!
The bus and rail surveys run from Monday, April 23 through Monday, May 10.
Follow this link to take the surveys, and to learn more about why we conduct them.
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Metro Rail Single Tracking: Service will run about every 20 minutes.
Above Ground (Downtown Area):
Trains are running on a single track between Church and Canalside stations.
DL&W Station is closed.
At Church, Seneca, and Canalside:
Trains in both directions will use the outbound platform (toward University).
The inbound platforms are closed — please wait on the outbound side.
Below Ground:
Trains are single tracking between Humboldt-Hospital and Allen-Medical Campus.
Please wait on the inbound platform in this section.
Fare-Free Bus Option:
Route 8 Main buses are free between Allen Station and Canalside.
Accessibility Notice for Riders Using Mobility Devices
- If you are boarding at an underground station and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside:
Please board the rear car of the train. - If you are boarding at Fountain Plaza or Lafayette and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside:
You will need to:- Transfer to an outbound train at Allen Station, or
- Use the Route 8 Main bus.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience.
Why are we doing this? Visit the Rail Renewal page to learn more.
Rail Alerts
Metro is changing the way Rail Alerts are received. The new METRO RAIL route subscription allows you to customize what alerts you receive.
How to sign up for the new Rail Alerts:
Visit metro.nfta.com/alerts/subscribe, and sign in to your account. Click the Create Subscription button in the upper right corner.Select METRO RAIL from the Routes dropdown. Choose the days and times you want to receive alerts.
Click Create Subscription.Church Street Station main platform closed for construction.
Church Street Station will be under construction until 2026. Please use temporary platforms to board the rail. Click here and here for renderings of the new station design.
- If you are boarding at an underground station and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside:
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Getting to Canalside or KeyBank Center
Save money and avoid traffic by taking Metro Rail downtown. Park and Ride is free at University Station and LaSalle. Find out details here.
Metro Rail will operate 4-car trains all day during the first home playoff game. Riders can expect trains every 20 minutes. Check Metro Rail schedule here.
Additional capacity will be provided at the end of the game.
Riders must board at Canalside after the game.
DL&W and Church Stations will be closed all day to allow for maximum service during this construction period.
Single tracking will continue aboveground between Canalside and Church Stations, and underground, between Humboldt-Hospital and Allen-Medical Campus Stations.
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NFTA-Metro Partners with Transit App to Enhance Rider Experience
NFTA-Metro has partnered with Transit App to provide riders with an easier, smarter way to plan their trips.
With Transit, riders can track vehicles in real time, receive service alerts, and get step-by-step guidance throughout their journey. Riders can also combine transit trips with walking, biking, and other transportation options for the most efficient route. Read more about Transit features on our Metro Page.
Download the app by clicking here! NFTA-Metro riders receive free access to Transit Royale, unlocking enhanced features to help you travel with confidence.
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Effective June 4, Marine Drive between Main and Commercial will be closed due to construction until further notice.
Route 8 inbound buses are rerouted. See map for details.
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At the beginning and end of major Key Bank Center events, such as Sabres games and concerts, reroutes might be in effect for Routes 8, 14, 15, 16, 24, and 42. Current reroutes can be found at the Metro Alerts page. Maps of reroutes for these events can be found here.
Subscribe to Metro Alerts to know when your specific reroute is affected.
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Metro's Ride Nice program is all about making bus and rail service better for you. Check it out.
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Starting December 7, 2025, NFTA-Metro is launching a Pilot that will provide extended PAL service hours.
PAL trips will be available in the core service area whenever a Metro bus or rail is in service. Express corridors will also operate during a standardized span of service hours.
Service Area Weekdays Weekends & Holidays Core Service Area
(within 3/4 mile of a bus route or rail station)4:30 AM - 1:30 AM 5:30 AM - 1:30 AM Express Corridors
(within 3/4 mile of an express bus route)6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PMNo service Your feedback matters. During the pilot, NFTA-Metro will monitor service performance and invite customer input.
Call: (716) 855-7268
Email: palfeedback@nfta.com
