Major Weekend 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.

Weekend	Line	Impact	Stations Closed	Work Performed
June 22 - June 23, 2013		Buses replace trains between Rhode Island Ave and Forest Glen	Brookland, Fort Totten (Red Line only), Takoma, Silver Spring	Communications upgrades, rail renewal and joint elimination
July 6 - July 7, 2013		Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & Cheverly/Benning Road	Minnesota Ave, Deanwood	Tie renewal, platform reconstruction, grout pad rehabilitation
July 13 - July 14, 2013		Buses replace trains between NoMa & Silver Spring	Rhode Island Ave, Brookland, Fort Totten (Red Line platform), Takoma	Tie renewal, tamping, joint elimination, Maryland State Highway bridge project
July 27 - July 28, 2013		Buses replace trains between Vienna & Ballston	Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, East Falls Church	Testing associated with Silver Line project
August 17 - August 18, 2013		Buses replace trains between Takoma & Forest Glen	Silver Spring
August 24 - August 25, 2013		Buses replace trains between NoMa & Fort Totten	Rhode Island Ave, Brookland
August 24 - August 25, 2013		Buses replace trains between Vienna & Ballston	Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, East Falls Church