A technical glitch knocked Miami's Metrorail off schedule Monday afternoon, prompting Miami-Dade Transit to warn riders about a systemwide delay that quickly tangled evening commutes and airport runs. While the Green Line kept rolling, Orange Line riders were shuttled by bus between Miami International Airport and Earlington Heights. Travelers headed to or from MIA were told to plan for extra travel time and transfers while crews worked to restore normal rail service.
🚨ALERT🚨
— Miami‑Dade Transit (@IRideMDT) April 6, 2026
Systemwide delay due to a technical issue.
Current service:
🟢 Green Line – Rail operating normally
🟠Orange Line – Bus shuttles between MIA and Earlington Heights
Updates to follow. We appreciate your patience.
Agency alert and timeline
According to Miami‑Dade Transit, the alert went out at about 4:05 p.m. EDT, with the agency promising more updates as they worked the problem. The post specified that the Green Line was operating normally while the Orange Line was being covered by bus shuttles between Earlington Heights and Miami International Airport.
Why Earlington Heights matters
Earlington Heights is where northbound trains split between the Orange and Green Lines, so any switch or shuttle there forces a lot of riders to change trains. The county's Metrorail service guide notes that passengers bound for MIA typically transfer at Earlington Heights and that Orange Line changes often ripple into delays for downtown and south Dade trips. For schedule details, see the Metrorail service adjustments document from Miami‑Dade Transit.
How riders can adapt
Riders are urged to check live tracking and alerts via the GO Miami‑Dade Transit app from Miami‑Dade Transit or the county's transit web pages for the latest updates. Airport passengers can also consult Miami International Airport's public transportation page for alternatives such as the MIA Mover and Metrobus routes while rail service is interrupted.
Past disruptions and context
Major outages are not new to the system, and a derailment in March 2025 triggered a similar round of shuttle substitutions that left many commuters waiting for replacement service. For more background on how that incident affected operations, see Hoodline's coverage of the Metrorail train derailment.
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