Advisory
Posted: Mar 04, 2015 Expiration: Mar 09, 2015
Weekend service adjustments March 6-8 for rebuilding
UPDATED: The previously scheduled Green Line shutdown between College Park & Greenbelt has been cancelled.
Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of March 6-8 with service adjustments on five of six rail lines.
This weekend, Orange Line trains will operate at regular intervals. Red Line trains will run every 8-16 minutes; Green and Yellow Line trains every 15 minutes.
Blue Line trains will operate normally between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory, and Silver Line trains will operate normally between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory. Riders traveling to or from five stations at the far eastern end of the Blue/Silver lines should allow additional time.
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend: Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 8. At that time, all clocks are moved ahead one hour. When that happens, it will become 3 a.m. EDT (new time), and the Metrorail system will close. Riders should expect the last trains of the evening to move through stations between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. EST (old time).
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 8-16 minutes
Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:
- Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 16 minutes.
- Between Friendship Heights & Silver Spring: every 8-10 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM only.
Work Performed: Rail tie renewal, joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Red Line trains to share one track between Medical Center & Friendship Heights and between Fort Totten & Takoma.
Orange Line
Regular weekend service
Silver Line
Regular weekend service between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory
Silver Line trains will operate:
- Between Wiehle-Reston East & Stadium-Armory at regular weekend intervals.
- At Largo Town Center, Morgan Boulevard, Addison Road, Capitol Heights and Benning Road trains will arrive and depart about every 20 minutes.
Work Performed: Joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road.
Blue Line
Regular weekend service between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory
Blue Line trains will operate:
- Between Franconia-Springfield & Stadium-Armory at regular weekend intervals.
- At Largo Town Center, Morgan Boulevard, Addison Road, Capitol Heights and Benning Road trains will arrive and depart about every 20 minutes.
Work Performed: Joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road.
Yellow Line
Trains every 15 minutes
Yellow Line trains will operate every 15 minutes throughout the weekend to coordinate with rebuilding on other lines.
Green Line
Trains every 15 minutes
The previously scheduled shutdown between College Park and Greenbelt has been cancelled.
On Saturday and Sunday, Green Line trains will operate every 15 minutes between Branch Avenue and Greenbelt.
Work Performed: Joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Green Line trains to share one track between L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard-Ballpark stations.
Travel Tips
- 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].
