Charlotte Area Transit System
Track your train on a real-time map of trains on the Charlotte Area Transit System network in Charlotte.
CATS operates the LYNX light rail and CityLYNX streetcar in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The story of
Charlotte Area Transit System
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) was established in 1999 to provide public transportation in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The LYNX Blue Line, the first light rail line in North Carolina, opened in 2007 and was later extended in 2018. CATS also operates the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar, which began service in 2015. The system has played a significant role in Charlotte's urban development and continues to expand to meet the region's growing transportation needs.
- Year Founded
- 1999
- Light Rail Miles
- 19
- Streetcar Miles
- 4
- Stations
- 38
- Lines
- 2
Real-Time Train Statistics
These statistics are updated in real-time based on current train data for this network. (Speed data not available for this network)