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145 - Metro Rail

Metro Rail operates between downtown Buffalo's DL&W Station and University Station at University at Buffalo - South Campus.

SERVICE AREA

University at Buffalo - South Campus, UB Medical Campus and medical corridor, downtown Buffalo and Canalside via Main Street

UNIVERSITY LASALLE AMHERST HUMBOLDT- HOSPITAL DELAVAN UTICA SUMMER-BEST ALLEN-MEDICAL CAMPUS FOUNTAIN PLAZA LAFAYETTE CHURCH SENECA STATION - MERCHANTS INSURANCE CANALSIDE DL&W

KEY LANDMARKS

  • Key Bank Center
  • Canalside
  • Sahlen Field
  • Buffalo Convention Center
  • Fountain Plaza
  • Shea's Buffalo Theater
  • Town Ballroom
  • Buffalo Medical Campus
  • Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo
  • Buffalo General Hospital
  • Transit Authority Police Department
  • Canisius University
  • Forest Lawn
  • Sisters of Charity Hospital
  • St. Mary's School for the Deaf
  • Tri-Main Center
  • University at Buffalo South Campus
EFFECTIVE: 06/07/2026 

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

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

Starting Sunday, June 7, Metro Rail will be single tracking, above ground only, from Church to Canalside Stations.
DL&W Station will be open, and Trains should arrive every 20 minutes. 
Note that rail arrival times will change with the start of service on Sunday June 7.
When boarding at Church, Seneca, and Canalside stations, use the outbound platform (toward University).
The inbound platforms are closed.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

Riders using mobility devices or requiring ADA-accessible service should note the following:

  • If boarding at an underground station and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, please board the rear car of the train. This will ensure your train car opens to an elevated platform at the station.
  • If boarding at Fountain Plaza or Lafayette stations and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, riders must either:
    – Use an outbound train and then transfer to the last car of an inbound train at Allen Station, or
    – Use the Route 8 Main bus.