Capital MetroRail Red Line

Capital MetroRail opened a new passenger rail system between the Convention Center in downtown Austin and the City of Leander in 2010. The Red Line is 32 miles long and provides services during peak morning and afternoon commuter hours. Each of the nine stations on the Red line integrates compact, walkable communities with a mix of residences, retailers and offices centered around transit. The system cost $105 million to construct and has averaged 1,600 riders per weekday.