Upcoming Blue Line Single Tracking for South End Station Construction

Published on April 07, 2026

Spring Rail Shutdown

Rider Alert

Single Tracking will coincide with annual Rail Shutdown, April 25 and 26

To support construction of the future South End Station, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will implement single-tracking on the Blue Line in addition to a full suspension of Blue and Gold Line services for scheduled preventative maintenance.

Phase 1: April 19 – 24

What’s happening: Trains will share a single track in South End.

  • Affected Stations: New Bern, East/West, and Bland Street.

  • Rider Impact: Track 1 platforms will be closed. Signage will guide customers to open platform. Possible delays, download the CAT-Pass App for real time tracking.

Phase 2: April 25 – 27 (Spring Rail Shutdown)

What’s happening: Both the Blue Line and Gold Line will be closed for scheduled preventative maintenance.

  • Timing: Saturday, April 25 at 2 a.m. until Monday, April 27 at 4 a.m.

  • Rider Impact: A Bus Bridge will replace all trains.

  • How to find your bus: Look for "Connector" signs at your station and buses displaying "Bus Bridge" on their digital signs.

Phase 3: April 27 – May 8

  • April 27 & 28: Bus Bridge continues, but only between Scaleybark and Bland stations.

  • April 29 – May 8: Bus bridge ends, trains share a single track at New Bern Station only. Track 2 platform will be closed. Signage will guide customers to open platform.

As a reminder, directional signage will be placed at each impacted station. Updates will be provided via the CATS-Pass App and CATS social media channels. For detailed bus bridge locations visiting the designated page by selecting this link: Bus Bridge Locations You can learn more about our maintenance goals by visiting this page: Understanding the Rail Shutdown and more about the South End Station by visiting this page: About South End Station.

The CATS-Pass app offers real-time updates, fare purchases and more. For assistance, contact customer service at 704-336-7433.

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 704-366-7433.

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