All stations have raised platforms that align with the floor of the rapid transit vehicle, making for easy boarding and alighting.

The route also necessitated the introduction of the city's first transit-only traffic signal, at the intersection of Fulton Street and Ransom Avenue.

This light assists the southbound Silver Line bus to turn left from its right lane position.

[2] On September 1, 2016, the service was made fare-free in the downtown area between Central Station and Wealthy Street.

[3] The Silver Line provides service 7 days a week, during similar hours to the rest of the Rapid network.