Release Date: Sept. 15, 2022 Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
This weekend, METRO will provide free bus shuttle service along METRORail’s Red Line to allow work crews to complete rail maintenance and improvement projects.
Transit service modifications will begin at the start of service on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, and will continue until the end of service on Sunday, Sept. 18. Two-way bus shuttles will replace train service between the Fannin South Transit Center and Northline TC / HCC Station during this period. Bus shuttles will run every 10 minutes. Platform signage will direct riders to board at nearby bus shuttle stops. A list of stops can be found here.
METRORail customers should allow additional travel time. METRO’s TRIP App and Next Bus Arrival Texting service may not reflect accurate departure and arrival information during this time. Please monitor METRO’s Twitter and Facebook pages for updates. METRO also offers real-time information through its service alerts system.
Customers may also contact METRO’s Customer Service Center by phone or text at 713-635-4000 if they have any questions or need trip planning information.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. Learn more about METRO services at RideMETRO.org, where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.
This weekend, METRO will provide free bus shuttle service along METRORail’s Red Line to allow work crews to complete rail maintenance and improvement projects.
