Sun Metro officials announced Friday that the El Paso Streetcar will undergo scheduled operational testing the week of July 20-24, 2020. “Testing is scheduled between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm,” officials said. “The public is reminded that streetcar service is suspended in response to COVID-19, and will not be picking up passengers during its testing […]Read More
The community is invited to enjoy the WinterFest season with a special ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas read and ride event featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus on the El Paso Streetcar. The rides will start at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 15. Children and families will be able to ride the streetcar for free and […]Read More
El Paso Streetcar will adjust its hours beginning the week of Sunday, October 13. Streetcar officials share that operating hours are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet ridership demand and support activities along the nearly 5-mile route. “Streetcar fares will continue to be waived throughout October and into 2020,” officials added. In October, riders may […]Read More
Following the success of the first El Paso Streetcar Read-Along this summer, officials with the El Paso Public Library and El Paso Streetcar announced that they will host another Read-Along in July and another in August. “Reading to children is a wonderful way to create a life time love of books. We had a tremendous […]Read More
The El Paso Museum of History (EPMH), in collaboration with the El Paso Streetcar, invites the public to the Lucha Libre: Streetcar Ride and Pop-up Exhibit. Fans will have the opportunity to experience Lucha Libre like never before with a ride on the streetcar and meet El Paso native luchador, Sin Cara on Thursday, June […]Read More
On Tuesday, officials with Sun Metro announced two new items for the Streetcars: free rides and an app to track the iconic PCC cars. The new El Paso Streetcar mobile app helps answer the big question “Where is the Streetcar?” The app is designed to help riders plan their trips by providing real-time information on […]Read More
As part of the El Paso Public Library Summer Reading Program, the library invites children and their parents to a “Streetcar Read Along” on the El Paso Streetcar. “Summer reading is an important way for kids to keep their minds active while they are out of school, and this is a fun way to encourage […]Read More
Overnight testing for the El Paso Streetcar Project will take place on Kansas Street between Paisano Drive and Father Rahm Avenue beginning at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018. To accommodate this work, Kansas Street will be closed to all traffic between Paisano Drive and Father Rahm Avenue beginning late Monday night. Third Avenue […]Read More
As testing of the El Paso Streetcar Project’s overhead power lines continues along the Downtown loop, drivers should take note of lane and parking restrictions along Kansas Street and Father Rahm Avenue this week, according to the Camino Real Regional Mobile Authority. Beginning Monday, January 29, 2018, the far left lane on southbound Kansas Street […]Read More
As the Holiday Season ramps up, crews from Paso del Norte Trackworks are working to minimize the construction impact in high-traffic shopping areas and on community celebrations, which are anticipated along the 4.8 mile route of the El Paso Streetcar Project. In order to re-open Santa Fe Street before the Celebration of Lights at San […]Read More
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