PHOTOS: Our First Ride on Detroit’s new QLINE streetcar

We got off the train at it's southern stop, Congress Street

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was invited to be among the first passengers to ride on Detroit’s new QLINE streetcar. The QLINE will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 12 with a special event at Grand Circus Park. The Grand Opening event will begin with a morning press conference featuring elected officials and dignitaries and will be followed by an inaugural first-ride down Woodward Ave. The QLINE will open to the public by Friday afternoon.

Free rides will be offered to everyone for the QLINE’s opening weekend from may 12-14 after that fares will be 1.50 for a three hour window, 75 cents for seniors, $3 for an all day pass or $30 for a monthly pass. Yearly passes will also be offered for $285. Fares can be purchased at each station and on board the streetcar itself. Hours of the QLINE are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, 6 a.m. to 12 midnight on Fridays 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit http://m-1rail.com/qline-grand-opening-celebration/

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