Special Events station
Special Events station was the southernmost station in the Buffalo Metro Rail system located at the corner of Main and Perry Streets in the Free Fare Zone, which allows passengers free travel between this station and Fountain Plaza station. Passengers continuing northbound past Fountain Plaza station were required to have proof-of-payment. Special Events station was located next to the KeyBank Center, which it served immediately before and after an event. If there was no event at KeyBank Center, Erie Canal Harbor station served as the southern terminus. The tracks continue to the NFTA Rail Maintenance Yard.
Special Events station was replaced by the full-service DL&W station. The station last saw service in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the station being demolished in 2024. Service to DL&W station began on December 8, 2025.
Notable places nearby
- KeyBank Center
- Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
- LECOM Harborcenter
- NFTA Rail Maintenance Yard