Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 11, 2010

All Green Line Metrorail stations reopen

Trains are operating between Greenbelt and Branch Avenue

Metro officials reopened the entire Green Line at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, with trains operating the entire Metrorail line between Greenbelt and Branch Avenue Metrorail stations.

Earlier today, Metro reopened a portion of the Red Line at 4:30 p.m., with trains now operating between Medical Center and Glenmont Metrorail stations. Trains throughout the Metrorail system are servicing stations every 24 to 30 minutes.

Metrorail service as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 11):

• Red Line Limited Service: Medical Center to Glenmont
• Blue Line Altered Service: Ballston to Stadium-Armory
• Orange Line Limited Service: Ballston to Stadium-Armory
• Yellow Line Limited Service: Pentagon to Crystal City
• Green Line all stations open: Greenbelt to Branch Avenue

Metro employees who have been working in 12-hour shifts since last Friday’s snowstorm continue to clear snow and ice off the remaining above-ground portions of track in an effort to further expand Metrorail service in time for tomorrow morning’s opening at 5 a.m.

Metrobus also has expanded service today as more of the region’s roads are cleared of snow. Forty-seven routes are operating limited service in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Customers may want to take advantage of the Next Bus prediction technology to get an idea when the next bus will be arriving by logging onto Metro’s web site or calling 202-637-7000 and saying, “next bus.” Buses are expected to be moving slowly on the roads, which remain slippery.

Metro officials caution riders to be mindful of slippery roads, which are being used as walkways because most sidewalks remain covered with snow.

How to get updates about 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 also can subscribe to receive Metro’s news releases and e-Alerts to receive up-to-date service disruption information on Metrorail and MetroAccess.

News release issued at 6:35 pm, February 11, 2010.