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MetroLink Operator Rescues Owl and Forges Partnership to Rescue More Wildlife in Illinois

Life presents us with plenty of opportunities to witness hardship, pain or suffering. But it takes the special people among us to stop, turn back, and do something to alleviate it. When MetroLink Operator Robert Yawn of O’Fallon, Illinois took … Continue reading

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RIDER ALERT: More Inspections Mean Minor Late Night Delays Expected for MetroLink Customers

To help make your trip as smooth as possible, here is a list of the planned service disruptions for this week, January 30 – February 3. Monday, January 30 – Thursday, February 2 The inspection of overhead MetroLink wires continues … Continue reading

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MetroLink Customers to be Shuttled By Bus Between Five Stations This Weekend

Due to major construction work near the UMSL South MetroLink Station, Metro will not operate trains between the Wellston MetroLink Station and the North Hanley MetroLink Station January 21-22. Customers will be transported by bus shuttles between those stations and … Continue reading

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MetroLink Expands Service for First Night Event

To accommodate the crowds after the First Night celebration ends at Grand Center tomorrow night, New Year’s Eve, MetroLink will extend eastbound and westbound service. The last shuttle from Grand Center departs for the Union Station MetroLink Station at 12:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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RIDER ALERT: Single Track Operations at Grand and East Riverfront Stations

UPDATE: East Riverfront Station single-track operations is cancelled for Wednesday, Dec. 21. Grand Bridge single track will continue as scheduled. In order to accommodate construction near two MetroLink Stations, Metro will operate trains on a single track three evenings this … Continue reading

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Here Comes the 2011 Holiday Magic Train! Friday, November 25 – Saturday, December 31

Last year marked the first year for the MetroLink holiday train in St. Louis, and we are proud to present the 2nd Annual Holiday Magic Train, brought to you by Metro and the Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC) of St. … Continue reading

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Take the CMT Transit Commuter Survey and Get a Chance to Win a Kindle Fire

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is conducting a transit commuter survey to help determine why transit commuters in Missouri and Illinois choose the bus and/or MetroLink instead of the car. From CMT: The survey will help us understand commuter perceptions … Continue reading

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Construction Work Continues through Sunday on Eads Bridge – MetroLink Service Affected

Construction work at the East Riverfront MetroLink Station continues this week. Here is a list of service changes affecting MetroLink riders due to the construction: Monday through Friday & Sunday, November 20 MetroLink will operate on a single track at the East … Continue reading

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MetroLink Customers Should Allow Extra Time This Weekend for Bus Shuttle

The Eads Bridge will be closed to both MetroLink and vehicular traffic on Saturday and Sunday so that crews can work on the rails near the East Riverfront MetroLink Station. MetroLink customers traveling between Missouri and Illinois should allow an … Continue reading

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As Rail Improvement Project Begins, Section of UMSL South Park-Ride Lot Will Close Until 2013

Metro will officially begin a new light rail improvement project on Monday, November 7, at the UMSL South MetroLink Station. What does that mean for MetroLink riders? The south section of the Park-Ride lot at the UMSL South MetroLink Station … Continue reading

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