![]() ![]() The line was further extended to University Station, serving the University at Buffalo, on Novemdue to construction issues at LaSalle Station. ![]() The line opened in stages: the surface portion opened on Octo while the subway opened as far as Amherst Street Station on May 20, 1985, following an opening ceremony on May 18. It came amid a surge in light rail construction in mid-sized cities nationwide, as Denver, Portland, Sacramento, and San Jose also built systems at the same time. 1975 "Projected rail transit route alignment"ĭespite the decline of Buffalo's industry and population over the next few decades, federal funds and a desire to revitalize downtown spurred the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, the IRC's successor, to construct the modern Metro Rail line, starting in 1979.
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