Metro Transit Public Safety

06/18/2026

Good news for Illinois MetroLink commuters!

Begining Monday, June 22, Blue Line trains will resume travel to it's original route, operating from the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station in Missouri to the Fairview Heights Station in Illinois.

For more info, visit: https://www.metrostlouis.org/nextstop/blue-line-metrolink-resumes-service-to-fairview-heights-on-june-22/

06/16/2026

Weekend Service Alert: MetroLink will not operate between the Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Grand Stations on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, due to bridge maintenance work.

MetroLink Station Shuttles will carry riders by bus between the Forest Park, Central West End, Cortex, and Grand Stations on Saturday and Sunday. Riders traveling through this area are encouraged to plan ahead and allow an extra 30 minutes to avoid delays. More details:

Wednesday, June 10 – Wednesday June 24 MetroLink will not operate between the College and Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Stations for about two weeks, beginning on Wednesday, June 10, due to construction work related to the MidAmerica Airport MetroLink Station expansion. MetroLink Station Shuttles will ca...

06/05/2026

Public Safety isn't only about emergencies. Sometimes it's helping a rider get their laptop back after a long day. Our team handled it the same way they handle everything, fast, coordinated, and professionally. No item too small.

06/04/2026

Not every challenge on the transit system is a security issue. That's why we partner with Chestnut Health Systems, whose outreach workers travel the Metro Transit system in Missouri and Illinois to connect people facing mental health challenges, housing instability, addiction and more with the resources and programs that can actually help.

Check out the video below to see their work in action.

Anything is possible when innovation meets action. Just ask the passionate people of Chestnut Health Systems, a National Council member organization providin...

06/02/2026

Your safety doesn't happen by accident. It takes a dedicated team monitoring the system in real time, every hour of every day. That's what the Real-Time Camera Center is built for.

See something off? Say something. Text 314.300.0188 or call 314.289.6873, and let the team take it from there.

05/29/2026

When a possible tornado and a medical emergency hit at the same time, our team didn't have to choose. They handled both. That's what happens when training, technology, and teamwork come together to serve our riders.

05/28/2026

Today's transit tip: keep your bags closed and close to you, ideally in front of you or between your feet when seated. A small habit that goes a long way toward keeping your stuff safe on every trip.

05/26/2026

Grace keeps her music where it belongs: in her ears. Riders like Grace make every trip a little smoother for everyone on Metro Transit.

Good riders make great transit. Thank you for being part of what makes Metro work.

05/22/2026

We don't just watch the system. We watch out for people. When a trespasser was spotted on the MetroLink tracks, our team moved fast and got them to safety before a train reached the area. That is Metro Public Safety doing what they do every single day.

05/21/2026

Behind every trip you take, there's a team watching out for you. Metro Public Safety is available 24/7, keeping an eye on the system so you can focus on where you're going.

See something that doesn't look right? Text 314.300.0188 or call 314.289.6873. And thank you for riding with us.