Advisory
Posted: Mar 01, 2015 Expiration: Mar 02, 2015
Weekend service adjustments February 27 - March 1 for rebuilding
UPDATED: Sunday, March 1 @ 5:00 a.m.
Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of February 27 - March 1.
Silver Line and Green Line trains will operate at regular Sunday intervals.
Orange and Blue Line trains will operate every 20 minutes, while Yellow line trains will operate every 20-30 minutes. Red Line trains will run every 8-15 minutes.
Metro is investing $5.5 billion to install new rail, ties, platforms, escalators, signals, lighting, communication systems, and more. It represents the largest capital investment -- and work effort -- since the system's original construction in the early 1970s.
Red Line
Trains every 8-15 minutes
Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:
- Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 15 minutes
- Between Friendship Heights & Silver Spring: every 8-10 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM only
Work Performed: Joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Red Line trains to share one track between Medical Center and Friendship Heights
Orange Line
Trains every 20 minutes
Orange Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation will cause Orange Line trains to share one track between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly
Silver Line
Regular weekend service
Blue Line
Trains every 20 minutes
Blue Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
Work Performed: Rail renewal for a safer ride will cause Blue Line trains to share one track between Reagan National Airport and Pentagon stations
Yellow Line
Trains every 20-30 minutes (Huntington to Mt. Vernon Sq only)
Yellow Line trains will operate every 20-30 minutes throughout the weekend
All trains will operate to/from Mt. Vernon Sq, rather than Fort Totten. If you are traveling to or from a station north of Mt. Vernon Sq, use a Green Line train to complete your trip.
Work Performed: Rail renewal for a safer ride will cause Yellow Line trains to share one track between Reagan National Airport and Pentagon stations
Green Line
Regular Sunday service
Green Line trains will operate at regular Sunday intervals between Branch Avenue and Greenbelt.
On Saturday, February 28, free shuttle buses replaced Green Line trains between College Park and Greenbelt as Greenbelt was closed.
Work Performed: Continued construction of a new test track located between College Park and Greenbelt to accept Metro's new fleet of 7000-series railcars
Travel Tips
- Riders who normally use Greenbelt may consider parking at College Park where Green Line trains will provide more frequent service.
- Metrobus service may provide an alternate travel option for some riders. To check, plan your trip using Trip Planner and select the "bus only" option.
- Before traveling, consult the trip planner at wmata.com to check the special schedule and reduce your wait time. Trip Planner is updated to reflect weekend rebuilding schedules on Fridays; please check on Friday afternoon or later.
For more information
For schedules, real-time train arrivals and station information, visit wmata.com. Metro riders can access Metro's new mobile website by entering wmata.com into their smartphone browser. For assistance by phone, call Metro customer information at (202) 637-7000 [TTY 202-638-3780].
