CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Good news! For all of you who rely on Queen City public transportation, you’re in luck.

The LYNX Blue Line light rail service has been restored and is back open to the public.

Trains are operating a normal schedule.

The CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar is also operating a normal schedule.

For LYNX train and CityLYNX streetcar schedule information, visit ridetransit.org or call Customer Service at 704-336-7433.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s going to be at least another week before the Lynx Blue Line is back to full service.

Falling trees caused by Tropical Storm Michael damaged overhead wires last week.

Starting today, the connector bus bridge that is currently in place will change to operate between Scaleybark Station and Sugar Creek Station.

Trains will continue to run between South Boulevard and New Bern Stations and from 36th Street Station to UNC Charlotte.

The Lynx Gold Line service is still suspended until further notice.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Storm damage left behind from Hurricane Michael is causing problems on the light rail between Uptown and Plaza Midwood.

Crews are making repairs to the LYNX Blue Line after trees fell on the tracks and lines during the storm.

The Blue Line is running from I-485 to the New Bern Station and from NoDa to UNC Charlotte.

Bus service is operating for people at the stations where service is suspended.

Click HERE for a list of stop locations.

CATS is not running the CityLYNX Gold Line until further notice.

Gold Line streetcar stations will be accessible via CATS local bus service on Routes 9-Central Avenue, 14-Providence Road, 15-Randolph Road and 27-Monroe Road.

Customers boarding at the bus stops within the Gold Line service area will ride free of charge.

Schedules for these routes can be found HERE.

Contact CATS Customer Service if you need any help.