If you ride the LYNX Blue Line through South End, plan for several more weeks of temporary service changes.

CATS has extended parts of its single-tracking schedule through December 18 as construction continues on the new South End station.

Trains will continue operating, but riders should expect extra travel time and pay close attention to which platform is being used.

November 9–13 and November 16–20

Between New Bern and Bland stations, riders should board all trains from the southbound platforms, toward I-485/South Boulevard Station.

The affected stations are New Bern, East/West Boulevard and Bland Street.

November 14–15

For this weekend period, all trains between Archdale and Scaleybark will use the northbound platforms, toward Uptown and UNC Charlotte Main Station.

November 30–December 4, December 7–11 and December 14–18

Single tracking returns between New Bern and Bland, this time using the northbound platforms for all trains.

The Rail Trail is affected too

Temporary Rail Trail detours will remain in place next to the construction zone.

During the November work periods, the northbound side of the Rail Trail is closed between the new pedestrian rail crossing and South End Cannon Pharmacy.

During the late-November and December work periods, the southbound side is closed between the new pedestrian crossing and JETSET Pilates at 2161 Hawkins Street.

Why all this work is happening

The changes support construction of the new South End station, which CATS says will serve the fast-growing area between Remount Road and Tremont Avenue.

The project includes a new light rail station, a new section of the Rail Trail, a pedestrian track crossing and special trackwork that will allow trains to switch tracks.

Construction is expected to continue into mid-2028.

What riders should do

Allow extra time, check platform signage before boarding and use the CATS-Pass app for current train information.

Read the CATS Blue Line construction update and South End station project details.