Metro Rail Repairs
UPDATE: Single Tracking will end late on Saturday, March 14. Metro Rail will resume a regular Sunday schedule on March 15, and a regular weekday schedule on March 16.
Single Tracking
After 35 years, our rail equipment is wearing out and needs to be replaced. In January and February 2020, we are replacing sections of the overhead electric (catenary) wires that give the train electric power so it can move. In order to do this, we need to close the tunnel in sections. This affects rail service.
From January 11, 2020 through mid-March, we will be “single tracking.” This means that both inbound and outbound trains must share the same track. As a result, trains in both directions come less often – about every 20 minutes.
During construction, you’ll experience these changes:
- The rail schedule will change. Click here for the rail schedule.
- You may be directed to board on a different platform than usual. Follow signs at the station.
- We will be running longer trains whenever possible.
- We will be providing additional 8 Main bus service. 8 Main buses will run about every 15 minutes from 6am to 6pm on week days.
8 Main extra service ends Sunday March 8. Click here to view the 8 Main Schedule.
