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title: Blue Line Resumes Normal Operations After Single-Tracking Lifted
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published: '2026-11-09T00:04:11-05:00'
updated: '2026-11-09T00:04:11-05:00'
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- South End
source: Charlotte Area Transit System
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# Blue Line Resumes Normal Operations After Single-Tracking Lifted

The Charlotte Area Transit System announced that single-track operations between New Bern and Bland stations have been lifted as of November 6, 2026. Blue Line trains have resumed normal operations, allowing customers to use the regular boarding platforms at New Bern, East/West, and Bland stations.

However, temporary Rail Trail detours will remain in place, and single-track operations are scheduled to resume on November 9, 2026, to support construction of a new station in South End.

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### Press Release: Charlotte Area Transit System

*Published November 6, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Charlotte Area Transit System](https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/News/Update-on-Blue-Line-Single-Tracking-through-South-End).*

#### Update on Blue Line Single-Tracking through South End

#### Rider’s Alert

**Route**: Blue Line

**Effective**: Nov. 6, 2026

Single-track operations between New Bern and Bland stations have been lifted earlier than previously announced. Blue Line trains have resumed normal operations through the area.

**Customers may use the normal boarding platforms** at New Bern, East/West and Bland stations.

Use the CATS-Pass app to plan your trip and view scheduled train arrival times.

#### Rail Trail Detours:

Temporary Rail Trail detours between the new pedestrian rail crossing and South End Cannon Pharmacy (2334 South Blvd) will remain in place.

#### Upcoming Work:

Single-track operations to support construction of the new station in South End are scheduled to resume on **Monday, Nov. 9.**

Full project details and the complete schedule are available on [the CATS website](https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/News/CATS-Continues-System-Investments-with-November%E2%80%93December-Blue-Line-Adjustments).

#### Need Help?

For any questions or concerns, reach out to CATS Customer Service by calling [704-336-7433](tel:7043367433) or emailing [telltransit@charlottenc.gov](mailto:telltransit@charlottenc.gov).

The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or translation (free of charge), please email [telltransit@charlottenc.gov](mailto:telltransit@charlottenc.gov) or call [704-336-7433](tel:7043367433). Call Center open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Source: [Charlotte Area Transit System](https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/News/Update-on-Blue-Line-Single-Tracking-through-South-End)