From January 18 to 31, Metro Rail will single track between Church Station and Canalside Station.

During this time, trains will travel in both directions on a single track between Church Station and Canalside Station.

Affected stations: Church, Seneca, and Canalside

• January 18 - 24: Outbound track (to University) side and stations will be closed
• January 25 - 31: Inbound track (to DL&W) side and stations will be closed

During this time, Route 8 Main buses will be fare free between Allen and Canalside in both directions.

Why are we doing this?

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 from January 18 through January 31.

Please note when riding Metro Rail between January 18 - 24:

• DL&W to Canalside, Seneca, Church: Please board the second train car.
• DL&W to Fountain Plaza or Lafayette: Please board the first train car.
• Canalside, Seneca, Church to Fountain Plaza or Lafayette: Riders must transfer to an inbound train at Allen Station or use Route 8 Main.

Please note when riding Metro Rail between January 25 - 31:

• Underground stations to Canalside, Seneca, Church: Please board the second train car.
• Underground stations to Fountain Plaza or Lafayette: Please board the first train car.
• Fountain Plaza or Lafayette to Canalside, Seneca, Church: Riders must transfer to an outbound train at DL&W Station or use Route 8 Main.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience.

Why are we doing this?

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.

Starting July 2024, 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.

NFTA-Metro has undertaken a program of vital repairs and improvements on the Metro Rail. From the construction of modern stations to track and equipment upgrades, these projects will ensure comfortable, safe, reliable service.

From January 18 to 31, crews will be performing construction work at the outbound Church Station platform, including installing exterior framing, within 10 feet of the overhead catenary power line and tracks and adjacent tracks. For safety, trains will operate on a single track during this work.

Thank you for your patience. We apologize for any inconvenience this construction may cause to our riders.

For more information on Metro Rail projects and enhancements, please visit the Rail Renewal page.