Trains, Buses and Then Some...
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Freshwater Railway is Southeast Michigan's Regional Rail System. When we say regional, we mean Detroit, Ann Arbor, Port Huron, Flint, Toledo, Howell, Adrian, Jackson, Windsor and all points inbetween. There's a few different parts of the Freshwater Railway system. Beyond Regional Rail, we offer three flavors of bus service to maximize connectivity.
Get to know the system with this quick overview – then look beyond for specifics on each transit line.
Regional Rail 
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Quick, comfortable connections between Southeast Michigan's sub-regions.
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Connector Bus 
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Regional Rail Lines further their reach with our network of Connector Buses.
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Relay Bus 
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Relay into town from our hub rail stations in Detroit and Ann Arbor.
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Local Bus 
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Easy, frequent city transit service in up-and-coming Detroit neighborhoods.
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Regional Rail
The rail system is a dream finally realized – fast, easy, economical and environmentally friendly connectivity between Michigan's largest activity hubs. Our six rail lines cover over 350 miles – linking you to first-rate destinations for education, employment, entertainment or whereever your imagination takes you. Hop aboard today – and experience your backyard in a whole new light.
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- Erie Line Toledo, Monroe, Wyandotte, Detroit
- Michigan Line Jackson, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dearborn, Detroit
- Capital Line Howell, South Lyon, Plymouth, Detroit
- Superior Line Flint, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Troy, Royal Oak, Detroit
- Huron Line Port Huron, Richmond, Mt Clemens, Detroit
- Arbor Line Howell, Ann Arbor, Milan, Dundee
- Coast-to-Coast Line Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Holland
Connector Bus
If your community doesn't have a rail station, you're still hooked in to the network. Our Connector bus lines act as extensions of the rail lines. Access a Connector bus close to home, then enjoy a speedy ride to the nearest rail station. With comfortable highway coaches, synched-up bus-rail connections, and limited stops, it's your best way to the station.
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- 900 Windsor, Detroit
- 914 Adrian, Dundee, Monroe
- 917 Rockwood, Detroit Metro Airport
- 920 Albion, Parma, Jackson
- 925 Wayne, Detroit Metro Airport
- 930 Lansing, East Lansing, Williamston, Fowlerville, Howell
- 942 Saginaw, Birch Run, Bishop Airport
- 949 Lapeer, Metamora, Oxford, Lake Orion, Auburn Hills
- 981 Sylvania, Dundee
- 982 Temperance, Lambertville, Dundee
- 988 Fenton, Hartland, Green Oak, Whitmore Lake
Relay Bus
Detroit and Ann Arbor are the hubs of the rail system. They're two great cities with a lot to see and do. If your destination isn't walking distance from a rail station, our direct, frequent Relay bus routes bridge the gap. Ann Arbor Relay buses are free; Detroit Relay buses are free with any valid rail fare. They'll all get you closer to the action than the best parking space ever could.
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Relay buses in Detroit:
- 1 Weekend Relay - All Destinations
- 2 Michigan Central Station, Downtown Detroit
- 3 Michigan Central Station, Midtown Detroit
- 4 Baltimore Station, Midtown Detroit, Downtown Detroit
Relay buses in Ann Arbor:
Local Bus
Detroit is a changing city. Improved transit is making it a change for the better. Detroit's fastest-growing neighborhoods are already brimming with rich history, local color, positive energy and cutting-edge ideas. Now, they have have one more critical ingredient for success: user-friendly transit service.
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Local Bus & Detroit Relay Bus System Map
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- 5 Eastborn, Southwest Detroit, Roosevelt Park
- 6 Hamtramck, Russell Industrial, New Center East, Midtown
- 7 Riverfront, Lafayette Park, Eastern Market, Midtown, Woodbridge