Metro News Release

For immediate release: December 18, 2009

Metro cancels weekend track work

Track maintenance on Red, Blue lines canceled due to major snow storm

In anticipation of a major snow storm predicted for Saturday, December 19, Metro has canceled all weekend track maintenance work that was scheduled to occur on the Red and Blue lines.

Metro plans to operate Metrobus and Metrorail service on a regular Saturday schedule, with the rail system opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 3 a.m. However, service plans may be impacted depending on the amount of snow that falls across the region.

If a snowstorm of eight or more inches hits the region, Metro may suspend above ground rail service and serve underground stations only. Due to changing road conditions, Metrobus and MetroAccess passengers should expect possible detours and delays.

For complete details, please see the press release about Metro’s winter weather preparations. For the most up-to-date information about service changes throughout the weekend, visit Metro’s Web site, www.metroopensdoors.com.

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Media contact for this news release: Angela Gates or Steven Taubenkibel at 202-962-1051.
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News release issued at 3:31 pm, December 18, 2009.