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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Due to snow accumulation on narrow one-way streets, 3 - Grant buses are experiencing difficulty traveling safely. Starting on February 6, until further notice, buses will follow the following reroute.
- Inbound buses will follow regular route to Hampshire & Normal, continue Hampshire, left Niagara Street, continue regular route.
- Outbound buses will follow regular route to Niagara Square, continue Niagara Street, right Hampshire, continue regular route.
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February 15 to 21 - Above Ground Stations Closed
From February 15 to 21, Metro Rail will only operate between University Station and Allen-Medical Campus Station.
During this time, Fountain Plaza, Lafayette, Church, Seneca, Canalside, and DL&W Stations will be closed.
Fare-free bus shuttle service will operate between Allen and Canalside stations. Shuttle buses will follow the same route as the 8 - Main. View the bus shuttle service map.
Preview the upcoming schedule.
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
