CATS to shut down light rail, Gold Line for maintenance in late April
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The light rail and streetcar lines will be temporarily closed for regular maintenance later this month.
The Charlotte Area Transit System announced that they will suspend Blue Line and Gold Line service from 2 a.m. Saturday, April 26, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 28. The rail lines will resume at 5 a.m. on April 28.
CATS leaders set to wrap up public meetings in the west corridor
CATS has performed this maintenance in June in recent years. The agency says rail shutdowns are a common practice within the transit industry and are essential for maintaining the quality and safety of its rail alignments.
During this period, bus bridges will replace rail service. Information boards at stations will direct riders to bus bridge stops, which will be marked with Connector signs. Buses will also display 'Bus Bridge' for easy identification.
For detailed bus bridge locations, visit RideTransit.org. Learn more about CATS' maintenance goals here.
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