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Rail Closures

ATTENTION: Beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 buses will replace METRO Green Line trains to allow for needed repair work. Buses will replace trains between Raymond Ave. and Target Field stations in both directions. Find your specific replacement bus locations for all stations at links below. METRO Blue Line trains will operate at the shared stations in downtown Minneapolis during this Green Line closure. 

NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions. Please plan extra time for your trip.

Work being conducted includes repair of track in the corridor.
Regular service will resume for these stations on Wednesday, Dec. 31. 

Green Line stations with replacement bus service

Replacement bus service for shutdowns on the METRO Blue and Green lines

When rail maintenance, construction or other disruptions prevent light rail trains from operating, buses are used to replace rail service. Buses run on similar schedules as trains but can take more time. Customers are urged to plan accordingly. The maps below show where to board replacement buses on the Blue and Green lines.

Customers can receive additional information by calling 612-373-3333. When an unscheduled disruption occurs, real-time information is posted on Metro Transit's X and Facebook accounts. Customers may also sign up to receive alerts by text and email using Rider Alerts.

Downtown replacement bus maps

Blue Line replacement bus maps

Green Line Replacement bus maps


Downtown Minneapolis shared METRO station replacement bus maps

Click on a map to see a detailed view of where to catch your replacement bus

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METRO Blue Line replacement bus maps

Click on a map to see a detailed view of where to catch your replacement bus

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METRO Green Line replacement bus maps

Click on a map to see a detailed view of where to catch your replacement bus

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