BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The above-ground metro rail is back open after being closed for nearly a month, the NFTA announced Monday. Single tracking has resumed while full service on both tracks is expected to resume Dec. 1. However, single tracking will remain nightly after 8:30 p.m. until further notice. For updates regarding service changes you can visit NFTA.com. Latest Local News Hospitals brace for COVID, flu season while managing IV fluid shortage United Way provides 500 turkeys, gift cards to former Sumitomo employees Buffalo man admits to fatal 2022 shooting Above-ground metro rail service back open Sheridan Park Crematory must close within 6 months after signed bill Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.