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Update: MetroLink has cancelled the single track operation at the Union Station and Civic Center station on Saturday (April 13). MetroLink will continue to single track at the Sunnen and Maplewood-Manchester stations on Saturday.

MetroLink passengers are encouraged to plan ahead as maintenance and infrastructure work along the light rail system will require changes to service that may affect their commutes next week.

On Monday through Thursday (April 8-11) from 8 p.m. to end of service, and all day on Saturday and Sunday (April 13 & 14), MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Sunnen and Maplewood-Manchester MetroLink Stations to accommodate track maintenance. During these periods, eastbound Blue Line MetroLink trains will depart 5 minutes early from the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44, Sunnen and Maplewood-Manchester MetroLink Stations. Westbound passengers headed to the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station may experience delays of up to 5 minutes. Red Line service will not be affected.

On Monday through Wednesday (April 8-10) from 11:30 p.m. to end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Union Station and Civic Center MetroLink Stations due to work on the overhead power system. During these periods, Red Line and Blue Line MetroLink passengers may experience delays of up to 5 minutes.

On Thursday through Friday (April 11-12) from 8 p.m. to end of service, MetroLink will operate on a single track at the Union Station and Civic Center MetroLink Stations due to work on the overhead power system. During these periods, Blue Line MetroLink trains will only operate between the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 and Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Stations.

• Westbound Blue Line passengers will need to board a Red Line train between the Fairview Heights and Central West End MetroLink Stations, and travel to the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station to transfer to a Blue Line train and continue their westbound trips.
• Eastbound Blue Line passengers will need to board a Red Line train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station to continue their eastbound trips.
• Red Line MetroLink passengers may experience delays of 5minutes.
• Passengers should allow 10 minutes when transferring between Red Line and Blue Line trains.

For more information, visit Rider Alerts or contact Metro Transit Information by calling 314-231-2345 or 618-271-2345 or texting 314-207-9786, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.