Rail
Metro Rail
Metro Rail service update for single tracking
Starting Sunday June 7, Metro Rail will be single tracking, above ground only, from Church to Canalside Stations.
DL&W Station will be open, and Trains should arrive every 20 minutes.
Note that rail arrival times will change with the start of service on Sunday June 7.
When boarding at Church, Seneca, and Canalside stations, use the outbound platform (toward University).
The inbound platforms are closed.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
Riders using mobility devices or requiring ADA-accessible service should note the following:
• If boarding at an underground station and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, please board the rear car of the train. This will ensure your train car opens to an elevated platform at the station.
• If boarding at Fountain Plaza or Lafayette stations and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, riders must either:
– Use an outbound train and then transfer to the last car of an inbound train at Allen Station, or
– Use the Route 8 Main bus.
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
reduced service
Start Time
6/7/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
Rail
1
William
Pleasant Grove Community Day Reroutes Route 1
Pleasant Grove Community Day will take place all day Saturday (9/12). William Street will be closed between Cedar Street and Bennett Street. Due to this, route 1 will be rerouted around that area.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
other effect
Start Time
9/12/26, 8:00 AM
End Time
9/12/26, 8:00 PM
Affected Routes
1
8
Main
8 and 24 reroutes during Heritage Point construction.
Starting Monday, June 8, the 8 - Main and the 24 - Genesee buses will be rerouted due to Heritage Point construction on Marine Drive near Canalside.
See map for reroute details
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/8/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
8
13
Kensington
Route 13 departing Utica Station at 6:50 AM is canceled.
The following stops and any stops in between will be skipped:
- Utica Station at 6:50 AM
- Ferry Street & Fillmore Avenue at 6:59 AM
- Grider Street & East Delavan Avenue at 7:05 AM
- Bailey Avenue & Winspear Avenue at 7:22 AM
- Main Street & University Station at 7:29 AM
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
reduced service
Start Time
9/10/26, 6:50 AM
End Time
9/10/26, 7:29 AM
Affected Routes
13
14
Abbott
Buffalo Bills - Game Day Detours to 14C – Abbott
Effective Thursday, August 27th, during Buffalo Bills weekday home games, Abbott Road between Southwestern Boulevard and Big Tree Road will be closed from 1:00PM until the game is over.
On game days, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, buses on the 14C - Abbott route will detour via California Road and Southwestern Boulevard between SUNY Erie South Campus and Abbott Road.
On game days, starting at 4:30PM, buses on the 14C - Abbott route will not serve SUNY Erie South Campus, instead starting and ending at McKinley Mall.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/27/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
12/19/26, 11:50 AM
Affected Routes
14
20
Elmwood
Route 20 departing South Division Street & Ellicott Loop at 7:05 AM is canceled.
The following stops and any stops in between will be skipped:
- South Division Street & Ellicott Loop at 7:05 AM
- Elmwood Avenue & North Street at 7:17 AM
- Elmwood Avenue & Delavan Avenue at 7:25 AM
- Elmwood Avenue & Kenmore Avenue at 7:39 AM
- Sheridan Drive & Delaware Avenue at 7:48 AM
- Delaware Avenue & Orchard Loop Static at 7:50 AM
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
reduced service
Start Time
9/10/26, 7:05 AM
End Time
9/10/26, 7:50 AM
Affected Routes
20
24
Genesee
8 and 24 reroutes during Heritage Point construction.
Starting Monday, June 8, the 8 - Main and the 24 - Genesee buses will be rerouted due to Heritage Point construction on Marine Drive near Canalside.
See map for reroute details
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/8/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
24
25
Delaware
Thursday Night Bike Night Reroutes the 25
Due to the Thursday Night Bike Night, the 25 will be rerouted. This will continue every Thursday until September 10.
Please see the map or visit the link for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/4/26, 4:00 PM
End Time
9/10/26, 9:00 PM
Affected Routes
25
35
Sheridan
Route 35 departing Coventry Loop & Slee Hall at 6:25 AM is canceled.
The following stops and any stops in between will be skipped:
- Coventry Loop & Slee Hall at 6:25 AM
- Flint Circle at 6:28 AM
- Sheridan Drive & Niagara Falls Boulevard at 6:37 AM
- Sheridan Drive & Delaware Road at 6:44 AM
- Ensminger Road & East Park Drive at 6:51 AM
- Hertel Avenue & Watergate Apartments at 7:11 AM
- Niagara Street & Blackrock Transit Hub at 7:14 AM
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
reduced service
Start Time
9/10/26, 6:25 AM
End Time
9/10/26, 7:14 AM
Affected Routes
35
40
Buffalo/ Niagara Falls
40 & 60 Reroute
Due to construction 40 & 60 bus route will reroute as follows. (Inbound) continue Long Rd, R Baseline , L Grand Island Blvd. (Outbound) R Baseline, L Long Rd, R Grand Island Blvd.
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/27/26, 8:10 AM
End Time
9/30/26, 8:10 AM
Affected Routes
40
50
Main-Niagara
Detour
Due to construction on Buffalo ave and Cayuga dr. the 50 Main/Niagara will reroute as follows.
Outbound: Right Buffalo, Left South Military, Right Cayuga dr. back to regular route.
Inbound: Left South Military, Right Buffalo ave. Left Cayuga dr. back to regular route
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
3/20/26, 8:20 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
50
60
Niagara Falls Express
40 & 60 Reroute
Due to construction 40 & 60 bus route will reroute as follows. (Inbound) continue Long Rd, R Baseline , L Grand Island Blvd. (Outbound) R Baseline, L Long Rd, R Grand Island Blvd.
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/27/26, 8:10 AM
End Time
9/30/26, 8:10 AM
Affected Routes
60
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