Planned Metrorail Track Work
Metro has transitioned to a new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work. Overnight and weekend hours will be used for enhanced preventive maintenance including cable testing to prevent smoke and fire incidents, stray current testing, trackbed cleaning, switch maintenance, torqueing (tightening fasteners, joint nuts and bolts) to eliminate excessive strain on infrastructure, and track geometry work to ensure the correct rail alignment.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule below. However, changes may be necessary due to weather, construction delays and other factors outside our control. This page will be updated as necessary.
For details about this weekend's track work, including minor projects that may impact your trip, view wmata.com/weekend.
Start | End | Line | Impact | Stations Closed | Work Performed |
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May 18 | May 19 | Free shuttle buses replace trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma | Brookland, Fort Totten | Tie and fastener renewal, summer maintenance preparation | |
May 18 | May 19 | Single tracking between Naylor Road and Branch Avenue | None | Tie and fastener renewal | |
May 25 | May 26 | Free shuttle buses replace trains between Addison Road and Downtown Largo | Morgan Boulevard, Downtown Largo | Radio and fiber-optic cable installation | |
May 25 | May 26 | Single tracking between Naylor Road and Branch Avenue | None | Tie and fastener renewal | |
May 28 | May 30 | After 10 p.m., trains single track between Van Ness and Friendship Heights | None | Tunnel leak mitigation project | |
Jun 1 | Jun 29 | Free shuttle buses replace trains between Glenmont and Fort Totten | Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring, Takoma | Tunnel leak mitigation, tunnel lighting, digital screens at stations, elevator/escalator maintenance | |
Jun 8 | Jun 9 | Single tracking between Naylor Road and Branch Ave | None | Tie and insulator renewal | |
Jun 10 | Jun 13 | After 10 p.m., trains single track between Federal Center and Eastern Market | None | Grout pad, leak repair, and drain maintenance | |
Jun 15 | Jun 16 | Trains single track between Naylor Road and Branch Ave | None | Tie and insulator renewal | |
Jun 17 | Jun 20 | After 10 p.m., trains single track between Federal Center and Eastern Market | None | Grout pad and leak repair, drain maintenance | |
Jun 22 | Jun 23 | Trains single track between Federal Center and Eastern Market | None | Platform edge lighting replacement | |
Jun 22 | Jun 23 | Trains single track between Naylor Road and Branch Ave | None | Tie and insulator renewal | |
Jun 24 | Jun 27 | After 10 p.m., trains single track between Federal Center SW and Eastern Market | None | Gout pad and leak repair, drain maintenance | |
Jun 29 | Jun 30 | Trains single track between Naylor Road and Branch Ave | None | Tie and insulator renewal | |
Jun 29 | Jun 30 | Trains single track between Federal Center and Eastern Market | None | Platform edge lighting replacement | |
Jun 30 | Sep 1 | Free shuttle buses replace trains between Glenmont and Takoma | Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring | Tunnel leak mitigation, tunnel lighting, digital screens at stations, elevator/escalator maintenance |