Metro Transit Announces Temporary MetroLink Service Adjustment

Please note: a previous version of this post listed February 5 as the end date of this service adjustment. Metro Transit has since updated the service adjustment to remain in place until further notice.

Metro Transit has announced a temporary adjustment to MetroLink service that will be in place starting Thursday, January 16. During that time frame, the following modifications will be in place:

• MetroLink Blue Line trains will only operate between the Shrewsbury Lansdowne I-44 and Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Stations. Customers should plan on transferring between Blue Line and Red Line trains at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and should allow an extra 10 minutes or more to transfer trains or to make their MetroBus connection.
• Minor delays will be possible on MetroLink Red Line trains. Red Line trains will operate on a single track between the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center and Fairview Heights MetroLink Stations in Illinois, which may cause delays of up to 10 minutes.

Metro Transit is implementing these adjustments as a safety precaution due to ground instability near some MetroLink tracks in Illinois. This instability is the result of the extreme ice, snow, and cold temperatures followed by a thawing period last month. Metro continues to use every tool available to them to monitor and inspect the site to ensure the safety of staff and riders.

If you have questions about these service adjustments, Metro Transit asks that you reach out to the Metro Transit Information team at 314-231-2345 (phone) or 314-207-9786 (text).

You may read Metro’s complete announcement regarding this service adjustment here.