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Planned Metrorail Track Work
Metro continues its accelerated effort to improve safety and reliability. In order to impact fewer customers, we sometimes use an approach to major weekend track work that involves temporarily closing individual stations or groups of stations and replacing trains with free shuttle buses. This approach allows Metro to complete rebuilding work faster and safer, while allowing trains outside of the work zones to operate with fewer delays.
During major track work, Metro employees and contractors work on multiple projects at the same time. Examples include:
- NTSB-recommended track circuit replacements
- Replacement of track ties
- Switch replacement or improvements
- Rail and fastener replacement and joint elimination for a smoother ride
- Third-rail repairs and upgrades
- Water and leak mitigation
- Station platform reconstruction
- Radio and cellular communication improvements
- Rail facility upgrades
- Station cleaning
While there will be delays and inconvenience associated with the critical work we're undertaking, please be assured that we will take all possible steps to minimize your inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding as we work to rebuild Metro.
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 Metrorail advisories.
| Start | End | Line | Impact | Stations Affected | Work Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28 | October 30 |
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Weeknight single tracking - Addison Road to Largo Town Center | Morgan Blvd | Radio cable installation |
| October 29 | November 22 |
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SafeTrack Surge 10 Shutdown between NoMa-Gallaudet & Fort Totten | Brookland & Rhode Island Ave | Enhanced track maintenance, rail, tie, and fastener renewal |
| November 4 | November 6 |
 
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Weekend single tracking - McPherson Sq to Smithsonian | Metro Center, Federal Triangle | Platform power rehabilitation |
| November 5 | November 6 |
 
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Weekend single tracking - Mt. Vernon Sq to U Street | Shaw-Howard | Communication cable replacement |
| November 11 | November 13 |
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Weekend single tracking - McPherson Sq to Smithsonian | Metro Center, Federal Triangle | Platform power rehabilitation |
| November 18 | November 20 |
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Weekend single tracking - Navy Yard to Anacostia | Navy Yard & Anacostia | Platform power rehabilitation |
| November 18 | November 20 |
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Weeknight single tracking - Addison Road to Largo Town Center | Morgan Blvd | Radio cable installation |
| November 25 | November 26 |
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Weeknight single tracking - Friendship Heights to Medical Center | Bethesda | Rail maintenance |
| November 28 | December 21 |
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SafeTrack Surge 11 Single tracking East Falls Church to West Falls Church | East Falls Church & West Falls Church | Enhanced track maintenance, rail, tie, and fastener renewal |
| November 29 | December 1 |
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Weeknight single tracking - Van Ness to Friendship Heights | Tenleytown | Rail maintenance |
