FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

METRO to Adjust Red Line Service Aug. 8-9 for System Improvements

Release Date: August 6, 2026

Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040

METRORail Red Line service between Downtown Transit Center Station and Fannin South Park & Ride Station will be temporarily interrupted from the start of service on Saturday, Aug. 8, through the end of service on Sunday, Aug. 9, to allow crews to perform essential maintenance that can only be completed when trains are not operating.


This work is an important part of the METRONow plan, helping keep the rail system in a state of good repair, improve reliability and reduce the need for future service interruptions. Temporarily suspending train service provides crews with safe access to the tracks and equipment needed to complete these critical improvements.


To accommodate riders, shuttle buses will operate every 10 minutes between Downtown Transit Center Station and Fannin South Park & Ride Station, replacing trains along the affected portion of the line.


Riders can view the shuttle bus map for boarding locations.



Customer Support


Riders needing assistance or trip-planning information can call or text METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.


METRO staff will also be on-site to help direct riders as needed.


Riders are encouraged to allow extra travel time. For timely updates, follow METRO on X and Facebook. Real-time information is also available through METRO’s service alerts system.


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 busMETRORail, 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 Lanescurb2curb microtransit service and METRO Vanpool. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. 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. 

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