Metro News Release
For immediate release: May 4, 2006
Metro Weekend Work to Impact Service
Weekend track maintenance on the Red and Orange lines and rail car testing on the Green Line will impact rail service on those lines this weekend.
Red Line Track Maintenance
On Saturday, May 6, from opening (7 a.m.) to closing (3 a.m.), Red Line trains will share one track between the Twinbrook and Grosvenor-Strathmore Metrorail stations due to switch replacement maintenance outside the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metrorail station. Passengers traveling on this portion of the Red Line should add 15 to 20 minutes of travel time for their trip. [Please note that Red Line trains typically operate every 12 to 15 minutes between these locations on Saturday.]
On Sunday, May 7, from opening (7 a.m.) to 5 p.m., Red Line trains will share one track between Judiciary Square and Rhode Island Avenue for track maintenance. Passengers traveling on this portion of the Red Line should add 15 to 20 minutes of travel time for their trip. [Please note that Red Line trains typically operate every 7 to 8 minutes between these locations on Sunday.]
Orange Line Track Maintenance
On Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, from opening (7 a.m.) to 8 p.m., Orange Line trains will share one track between Ballston-MU and East Falls Church due to track maintenance. Passengers traveling on this portion of the Orange Line should add up to 10 minutes of travel time for their trip. [Please note that Orange Line trains operate every 12-15 minutes between these locations on Saturday and Sunday.]
Green Line Rail Car Tests
On Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, from opening (7 a.m.) to 4 p.m., Green Line trains will share one track between the Greenbelt and College Park Metrorail stations while Metro tests rail cars. Passengers traveling along this portion of the Green Line should add up to 10 minutes of travel time for their trip. [Please note that Green Line trains operate every 12 to 15 minutes between these locations on Saturday and Sunday.]
News release issued on May 4, 2006.