Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 2, 2005

Landover, Eastern Market Metrorail station elevators to be modernized

Shuttle bus service will be available for those who need it during 10-week project

The modernization of two Metrorail station elevators at the Eastern Market and Landover Metrorail stations will begin this month. Work will begin at Eastern Market on Friday, February 4, and at Landover on Friday, February 11. The elevators at both stations are scheduled to be out of service for 10 weeks during which time a temporary shuttle bus is available for customers who request it. The elevators are expected to return to service by late April.

Customers who normally enter or exit at the Eastern Market or the Landover Metrorail station who 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 take them to either the Potomac Avenue station (from Eastern Market) or to the New Carrollton station (from Landover) to enter the Metrorail system. Buses are stationed in the area to accommodate these customers.

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 lifecycle of the elevator.

For more information on Metrorail elevator and escalator work, visit www.metroopendoors.com.

News release issued on February 2, 2005.