The new BLUE rapid transit route to open on Sunday

The proposed changes could put a pinch on Winnipeg, which is expanding its rapid transit. (File Image)

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Transit has announced parts of the new BLUE rapid transit system will open for service this Sunday.

The announcement comes with Winnipeg Transit's release of a new spring schedule for the Southwest side of the city which will come into effect on Sunday, April 12.

The BLUE rapid transit line will use the 11 km Southwest Transit way. The BLUE transit line will travel from the city’s downtown core to the University of Manitoba and St. Norbert.

Transit passengers can also connect to BLUE line from other community routes that connect to Pembina Highway.

In a press release to CTV, Winnipeg Transit identified the new routes are as follows:

The following routes are being replaced and will stop operating April 12:

The following existing routes that will change include:

For more information about the new transit network go to Winnipeg Transit Website.