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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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DL&W Station closed until 4:00PM daily
DL&W station will NOT be accessible from the start of service each day until 4:00PM. Trains will start operating from DL&W at 4:08PM and service will follow the current single tracking schedule for the rest of the evening. Canalside will be the last inbound stop during the day until DL&W Station opens at 4:00PM for KeyBank Center events.
April 6 - Single Tracking (Above Ground)
Starting Monday, April 6, Metro Rail will single track between Church Station and Canalside Station.
DL&W station will not be accessible until 4pm. Canalside station will serve as the end of the rail line.
During single tracking, trains will be traveling in both directions (to University & to DL&W) on the outbound track (to University). The inbound platforms will be closed at Church, Seneca, and Canalside stations. Please wait for your train at the outbound platform.
During this service disruption, riders using mobility devices or requiring ADA-accessible service should note the following:
Fare-Free Bus Service: Route 8 Main buses will operate fare-free between Allen Station and Canalside.
Rail Service Impacts: Single tracking will be in effect starting April 6.
Please note when riding Metro Rail starting April 6:
- Underground stations to Canalside, Seneca, Church: Please board the rear train car.
- Fountain Plaza or Lafayette to Canalside, Seneca, Church: Riders must transfer to an outbound train at Allen Station or use Route 8 Main. (8 Main buses will operate fare-free between Allen and Canalside stations.)
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.
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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
