Rail Service Suspended for Regular Preventative Maintenance

Published on April 09, 2025

CATS to Suspend Blue Line and Gold Line Service for Regular Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance is part of CATS’ ongoing commitment to provide safe and efficient transit services.

Charlotte, N.C. – The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend Blue and Gold Line services for preventative maintenance from 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 28. Services will resume at 5 a.m. on April 28.

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, click on this link to visit our the webpage: Bus Bridge Stop Locations. Learn more about our maintenance goals by visiting the link, Understanding the Rail Shutdown

The CATS-Pass app offers real-time updates, fare purchases and more. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704.336.7433. 

About the Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is a department of the City of Charlotte and governed by the Metropolitan Transit Commission. CATS is the largest transit system between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, offering bus, light rail, streetcar, vanpool and paratransit services.

Learn more by visiting RideTransit.org or follow CATS on X, Instagram and Facebook.