Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 1, 2007

Weekend Track Work and Rail Car Testing to Impact Metro's Green Line

Track maintenance and rail car testing on the Green Line this weekend (February 2, 3, and 4) will cause moderate delays on those lines as inbound and outbound trains take turns sharing the same tracks.

Inbound and outbound trains between L’Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard on the Green Line will share the same track while Metro conducts track maintenance from 10 p.m., Friday, February 2, to midnight, Sunday, February 4.

Inbound and outbound trains between Greenbelt and College Park will share tracks while new trains will be tested along the Green Line this Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Delays are expected to be up to 15 minutes in both locations.

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News release issued at 12:00 am, February 1, 2007.