The Blue Line Extension extends from 9th Street in Center City through the North Davidson (NoDa) and University areas to I-485 north of UNC Charlotte. The service will operate generally within the existing railroad right of way from Center City to NoDa and then remain within the North Tryon Street (US 29) right of way from Sugar Creek north to I-485. 

Northeast Corridor Alignment Map (pdf)

Trains will operate seven days a week from 5:00 am until 1:00 am and the fare will equal the cost of local bus fare.  Trains will arrive at stations every 7.5 minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes during non-peak hours.   The line is scheduled to open in 2013.  The Blue Line Extension is projected to cost $740.5 million with anticipated daily ridership of 17,500 in 2030.

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