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July 8, 2016

MetroLink Work Scheduled July 11-15

Some MetroLink passengers should allow extra time for their commutes next week as maintenance work on the MetroLink system may result in delays. To accommodate work crews, Red Line MetroLink service will end at the College MetroLink Station and a Shuttle Train will transport passengers to and from the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station during the evenings of July 11 through July 15. MetroLink will also operate on a single track between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations during the early mornings from July 12 through July 15.

In addition, MetroLink will operate on a single track between the Laclede’s Landing and East Riverfront Stations during the midday from July 11 through July 15. Red Line and Blue Line service is not expected to be impacted by this single track operation.   

On Monday through Friday (July 11-15) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., MetroLink will operate on a single track between the Laclede’s Landing and East Riverfront MetroLink Stations.

  • No delays to Red Line and Blue Line service are expected due to this single-track operation.

On Monday through Friday (July 11-15) from 8 p.m. until end of service, regular Red Line MetroLink service will end at the College Station. Passengers who normally park at the Shiloh-Scott Station are encouraged to park at the College Station to avoid delays.

  • Eastbound passengers traveling to the Shiloh-Scott Station will need to get off the Red Line MetroLink train at College Station and board a Shuttle Train to the Shiloh-Scott Station. Eastbound riders traveling from College Station to the Shiloh-Scott Station may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Westbound passengers at the Shiloh-Scott Station will need to ride a Shuttle Train to the College Station where they can transfer to a westbound Red Line train. Westbound riders traveling from the Shiloh-Scott Station to the College Station may experience delays of 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Blue Line MetroLink service will not be impacted.

On Tuesday through Friday (July 12-15) from the beginning of service until 5:30 a.m., MetroLink will operate on a single track between the College and Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Stations.

  • Red Line MetroLink trains will operate between the College and Shiloh-Scott Stations, but Red Line passengers may experience delays of 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Blue Line MetroLink service will not be impacted.

Updates on MetroLink operations can be found at www.metrostlouis.org in the Rider Alert section.

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Metro is the operator of the St. Louis region’s public transportation system, which includes the 87 vehicle, 46-mile MetroLink light rail system; 399 MetroBus vehicle fleet that operates on 78 MetroBus routes in Missouri and Illinois; and Metro Call‑A‑Ride, a paratransit fleet of 122 vans. Metro is an enterprise of Bi-State Development (BSD), which also owns and operates St. Louis Downtown Airport and the Gateway Arch Riverboats, as well as operates the Gateway Arch Revenue Collections Center and Gateway Arch trams. BSD also operates the Bi-State Development Research Institute and the St. Louis Regional Freightway.

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