Advisory
Posted: Apr 18, 2015 Expiration: Apr 20, 2015
Weekend service adjustments April 17-19 for rebuilding
UPDATED, April 18 --
Green Line service has resumed at Greenbelt station, after work requiring the shutdown has been completed early. Metrorail is operating normal Green Line train service between Greenbelt & Branch Av.
Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of April 17-19 with schedule adjustments on the Red Line.
This weekend, Orange, Silver, Blue, Green and Yellow line trains will operate at regular intervals. Red Line trains will operate every 15 minutes with additional trains between Grosvenor and Silver Spring during daytime hours.
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 Grosvenor & Silver Spring: every 8-10 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM only
Work Performed: Ballast regulating, joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Red Line trains to share one track between Twinbrook & Shady Grove.
Orange Line
Regular weekend service
Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation and rail renewal for a safer ride will cause Orange Line trains to share one track between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly. This work is not expected to affect train schedules.
Silver Line
Regular weekend service
Blue Line
Regular weekend service
Yellow Line
Regular weekend service
Yellow Line trains will operate between Huntington & Fort Totten.
Work Performed: Landscape work will cause Yellow Line trains to share one track at Huntington station.
Green Line
Regular weekend service resumes at Greenbelt
Saturday, April 18 -
Green Line service has resumed at Greenbelt station, after work requiring the shutdown has been completed early. Metrorail is operating normal Green Line train service between Greenbelt & Branch Av.
Sunday, April 19 - Regular weekend service. On Sunday, passengers at Greenbelt will board all trains on the Branch Avenue side of the platform from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
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].
