Metro News Release

For immediate release: January 23, 2009

Shaw-Howard U Metrorail station elevator to be modernized

Shuttle bus service will be available during 10-week project

The modernization of the platform elevator at Shaw-Howard U Metrorail station will begin on Monday, January 26. The elevator is scheduled to be out of service for 10 weeks, during which time free, temporary shuttle buses will be available for customers upon request. The elevator is expected to return to service in April.

Metrorail riders who normally enter or exit at the Shaw-Howard U Metrorail station and are unable to use the escalator should call 202-962-1825 in advance of their trip to enable Metro officials to have a shuttle bus waiting to pick them up from the U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metrororail station. Buses will be stationed in the area to accommodate these individuals.

An elevator modernization includes replacing a majority of the mechanical parts and elevator cab equipment with new ones to ensure the elevator operates safely and reliably for customers, and extends the life of the elevator.

For more information on Metrorail elevator and escalator work, visit http://www.wmata.com/rail/elevators_escalators/outage_reports.cfm.

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News release issued at 10:47 am, January 23, 2009.