CATS Announces Gold Line Service Shutdown for Annual Fall Maintenance
Published on October 19, 2026
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 19, 2026
Contact: 980-722-0311
CATSPR@charlottenc.gov
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily suspend Gold Line service beginning 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 through 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 as part of the system’s annual fall rail shutdown. This planned maintenance period will only affect the Gold Line. The Blue Line will continue operating on its regular weekend schedule.
The shutdown is required to support scheduled construction and maintenance activities throughout the Gold Line alignment, requiring road closures between French Street and the I-77 overpass. Additional lane closures will be present throughout the entire Gold Line alignment. Due to these road and lane closures, CATS will not operate a bus bridge during the Gold Line outage.
Customers traveling to their destinations along the Gold Line corridor will continue to have access to nearby CATS bus routes.
Bus Routes Serving the West Side (toward French Street Station)
Bus Routes Serving the East Side (toward Sunnyside Station)
CATS conducts rail shutdowns twice annually to perform essential maintenance work that supports long-term system safety and infrastructure reliability. During these activities, overhead electrical wires must be powered down so construction crews can safely complete scheduled improvements.
Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and review alternate routes using the CATS-Pass app for the latest travel information. For questions and assistance, contact CATS Customer Service by calling 704-336-7433 or emailing telltransit@charlottenc.gov.
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Use the CATS-Pass app for live vehicle tracking and trip planning. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-366-7433.
The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or translation (free of charge), please email telltransit@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-7433. Call Center open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 4 p.m.