Capital Metro will host five Open Houses at several stations along the new passenger rail line opening this March. These events will offer future customers the chance to see the train, learn how to use the ticket vending machines, and receive service information.

The open houses are open to the public and people can stop by at anytime during the event. Except fo the Leander Open House, parking will be limited. Riding the bus or carpooling is encouraged.

Sign Language interpreters for the Deaf will be available. Any reasonable accommodations need to be requested three days in advance by contacting Nancy Crowther at (512)389-7583 or nancy.crowther@capmetro.org.

Capital MetroRail Open Houses:

Crestview Station - Saturday, Feb.21
10am - 2pm
6920 N. Lamar Blvd.
Bus routes: 1L/1M, 101, 300, 320, 350
Access St. Johns for limited parking

MLK, Jr. Station - Saturday, Feb. 21
10am - 2pm
1719 Alexander Ave.
Bus route: 18
Limited parking next to station

Downtown Station - Friday, Feb.27
2pm - 7pm
401 E. 4th Street
Bus routes: Many local and 'Dillo routes

You're invited to be a part of history as Capital Metro opens the first passenger rail service in central Texas. Capital Metro encourages you to save the date for the grand opening celebration of Capital MetroRail.

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Downtown Station, on 4th Street between Neches and Trinity. the official grand opening of the Capital MetroRail Red Line will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony with special remarks, live music, and other fun activities.

Station Celebrations
After the ceremony at the Downtown Station, festivities will begin at each of the remaining eight stations. Free rides of Capital MetroRail will be offered.

Monday, March 30, 2009
Capital MetroRail service begins