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Light Rail METRO Green Line Extension

Apprenticeship program provides new train operators more mentorship, training  

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Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 12, 2026

Before joining Metro Transit, Carrie Stepanek worked in health care administration. But when she saw the opportunity to become a train operator in late 2025, she decided to turn her longtime interest in trains into a new career she believed [...]

METRO Green Line Extension

METRO Green Line Extension testing explained 

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Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 12, 2025

Because the METRO Green Line Extension appears complete in many places, many have reasonably wondered why it will take over a year of testing before they can begin riding. The 14.5-mile extension is scheduled to open in 2027. “The [...]