Buffalo, New York, USA
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Overview - Buffalo
Located at the junction of the Niagara River and Lake Erie, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the second most populated city in New York by population behind New York City. It has approximately 275,000 inhabitants in the city proper as of 2023. The Buffalo metropolitan area (Buffalo-Cheektowaga) comprised 1,155,604 residents as of the 2023 US Census Bureau Estimate.
Buffalo's rapid transit network consists of a single light rail service.
Buffalo Metro Rail
Metro Rail
The Buffalo Metro Rail is a light rail service with 14 stations on a North-South alignment, running from University in the north to DL&W in the south, mainly along Main Street. In Downtown Buffalo, the line runs at-grade, but descends into a tunnel north of the Fountain Plaza station at the former Theater station, which was closed in 2013.
The Buffalo Metro Rail was opened in October 1984 and the last extension was to DL&W in December 2025. The Buffalo Metro Rail is owned by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Rail | 15' | 12' | 15' | 20' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Dec 08, 2025
References & Helpful Links
Buffalo Metro Rail at Wikipedia
Official Website for Buffalo Metro Rail: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
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Asset Notes
Metro Rail line color taken from NFTA text on official maps as of January 2020.