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Metro 31.0 km

Red Line Stations (0)

Airport
Brookpark
Puritas–West 150th
West Park
Triskett
West 117th–Madison
West Boulevard–Cudell
West 65th–Lorain
West 25th–Ohio City
Tower City
Tri-C–Campus District
East 55th
East 79th
East 105th–Quincy
Cedar–University
Little Italy–University Circle
Superior
Windermere

Red Line Info

  • Network RTA Rapid Transit
  • Operation Started 1859
  • Total Length 31.0 km
  • Total Stations 18

Terminals

From Airport
To Windermere

Red Line Overview

Red Line opened on March 15, 1955, and is the only heavy rail line in Cleveland's rapid transit system. The line was constructed in several phases, extending to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in 1968. It provides interchange with the Blue, Green, and Waterfront lines at Tower City-Public Square and shared stations at East 55th and Tri-C-Campus District.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Red Line

Red Line has 18 stations on the RTA Rapid Transit network.

Red Line runs between Airport and Windermere.

Red Line is approximately 31.0 km long.

Red Line opened in 1859.

Red Line is a Metro line operated under RTA Rapid Transit.

Red Line is part of the RTA Rapid Transit transit network.