Metro Transit reducing light rail train cars on weekends

In an effort to reduce unnecessary wear on its light rail cars, Metro Transit has announced it will reduce its capacity from three to two cars on weekends.

Man gets life sentence in St. Paul light rail platform killing

The man convicted in a 2022 deadly shooting on a St. Paul light rail train platform, who was arrested after his DNA was found on a facemask, was sentenced to life behind bars this week.

Metro Transit debuts new safety initiative
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Metro Transit officials started a new safety initiative for light rails Thursday called Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP.

Metro Transit Lost and Found helping connect riders with lost items

A newly revamped Metro Transit Lost and Found system is helping more riders reconnect with their lost items than ever before.

Metro Transit promotes new Lost and Found
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For passengers who might have lost an item while commuting on the light rail or bus, the Metro Transit?s revamped lost and found department could be their saving grace.

1 hurt in light rail train shooting in St. Paul
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A man was left injured by a shooting Saturday night aboard a Metro Transit train in St. Paul near the Roberts Street Station.

Metro Transit bus driver hits, kills 11-year-old child in Brooklyn Park

The victim was identified as 11-year-old Mahad Osman of Brooklyn Park. The Hennepin County medical examiner report released on Saturday listed his death as an accident.

Metro Transit leaders speak to riders on safety initiatives

To deter crime, last month authorities upped their presence on trains and platforms. Community service officers are now out making sure people on the trains have paid to be on board, and giving violators a $35 citation.

Metro Transit bus crash injures 4 people Tuesday morning

A Metro Transit bus crash left a bus driver and three passengers injured Tuesday morning in Minneapolis.

Metro Transit offering free rides for New Year's Eve

Metro Transit is offering free rides on buses or trains in the Twin Cities, for riders looking to celebrate the New Year safely.

Metro Transit providing free rides, extended services for New Year's Eve

Metro Transit is giving free rides on all routes, both buses and light rail, and is extending light rail services for New Year's Eve. 

Police to increase patrols after Lake St. shootings

After a man was killed and a woman was hurt in a shooting just steps from the Lake Street light rail station, Metro Transit police say they will up patrols in the area.

Metro Transit fare enforcement citations
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Starting Monday, Metro Transit will be asking for proof of fare payment and serving citations to riders who haven?t paid. Community Service Officers ? members of the Metro Transit Police Department who are working towards becoming police officers ? will board a train or bus and ask each rider for proof of payment. Proof of payment includes app tickets, Go-To card and paper transfers.

Metro Transit giving citations to unpaid riders

Starting Monday, Metro Transit will be asking for proof of fare payment and serving citations to riders who haven’t paid.