Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 9, 2010

All Metrorail stations now open

Weather conditions may limit service later this evening

All Metrorail stations are open as of 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 9, when service resumed on the Blue Line between Franconia-Springfield and Largo Town Center Metrorail stations.

Metrorail trains on the Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow and Green Lines are operating every 20 minutes, and all 86 Metrorail stations are open.

Metro officials are keeping a close eye on weather conditions and may decide to reduce Metrobus or Metrorail service later this evening as more snow and below-freezing temperatures are expected.

How to get Updates on Winter Weather Conditions

There are a variety of ways for customers to stay informed during a major storm. Metro constantly updates local news media of Metro service changes. Information is also available on Metro’s home page at www.metroopensdoors.com. Customers can also subscribe to e-Alerts and receive up-to-date service disruption information on Metrorail and MetroAccess.

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Media contact for this news release: Angela Gates or Lisa Farbstein at 202-962-1051.
For all other inquiries, please call customer service at 202-637-7000.

News release issued at 3:12 pm, February 9, 2010.