Metro News Release
For immediate release: June 29, 2010
Metro sets July weekend track maintenance schedule
Work planned on all rail lines to maintain state of good repair
In July, Metro will replace rail switches at the Rosslyn Metrorail station on the Blue and Orange lines and conduct major track work to maintain a state of good repair on all five of Metro’s rail lines. All of July’s weekend projects will impact travel times and cause delays. However, there will be no track maintenance during the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend.
Friday, July 9, to Sunday, July 11
Orange and Blue Lines – Metrorail customers traveling between the Court House and Foggy Bottom Metrorail stations on the Orange Line, and between the Arlington Cemetery and Foggy Bottom Metrorail stations on the Blue Line should add at least 40 minutes to their travel time because Metro will replace a rail switch at the Rosslyn Metrorail station. A switch is an intersection in the track, where trains can “switch” from one track to another, depending on their destination and route. Trains will share track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m., on Friday, July 9, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, July 11.
Red Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Shady Grove and Twinbrook Metrorail stations should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time because Metro will make necessary repairs to the deteriorated platform at the Rockville Metrorail station to return it to a state of good repair. Trains will share one track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m., Friday, July 9 to closing, (midnight) on Sunday, July 11.
Red Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the New York Ave-Florida Ave-Gallaudet U and Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail stations should add at least 20 minutes to their travel time because Metro will conduct maintenance on a portion of elevated tracks that cross a bridge outside the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail station. The work is necessary to maintain reliable service through that area of the track. Trains will share one track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m. Friday, July 9, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, July 11.
Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18
Red Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Shady Grove and Twinbrook Metrorail stations should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time because Metro will make necessary repairs to the deteriorated platform at the Rockville Metrorail station to return it to a state of good repair. Trains will share one track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m., Friday, July 16 to closing, (midnight) on Sunday, July 18.
Red Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the New York Ave-Florida Ave-Gallaudet U and Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail stations should add at least 20 minutes to their travel time because Metro will conduct necessary maintenance on a portion of elevated tracks that cross a bridge outside the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail station. This work is necessary to maintain reliable service through that area of the track. Trains will share one track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m. Friday, July 16, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, July 18.
Blue and Yellow Lines -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Braddock Road and Van Dorn Metrorail stations on the Blue Line and between the Braddock Road and Huntington Metrorail stations on the Yellow Line should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time because Metro will replace old cross ties and weld rail in that area of the Blue Line. Trains will share one track between these locations from 10 p.m., Friday, July 16, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, July 18.
Friday, July 23, to Sunday, July 25
Blue Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Stadium-Armory and Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metrorail stations should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time to allow Metro to replace concrete slabs underneath the rails to help ensure a state of good repair. Trains will share one track between these locations from 10 p.m., Friday, July 23, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, July 25.
Green Line – Metrorail customers traveling between the Fort Totten and Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail stations should add at least 20 minutes to their travel time because Metro will weld new rail on the tracks in that area. Trains will share one track between these locations on Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, July 30, to Sunday, August 1
Red Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Shady Grove and Twinbrook Metrorail stations should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time because Metro will make necessary repairs to the deteriorated platform at the Rockville Metrorail station to return it to a state of good repair. Trains will share one track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m., Friday, July 30 to closing, (midnight) on Sunday, August 1.
Red Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the New York Ave-Florida Ave-Gallaudet U and Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail stations should add at least 20 minutes to their travel time because Metro will conduct necessary maintenance on a portion of elevated tracks that cross a bridge outside the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metrorail station. The work is necessary to maintain reliable service through that area of the track. Trains will share one track between these locations the entire weekend from 10 p.m. Friday, July 30, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, August 1.
Blue and Yellow Lines -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Braddock Road and Van Dorn Metrorail stations on the Blue Line and between the Braddock Road and Huntington Metrorail stations on the Yellow Line should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time because Metro will replace old cross ties and weld new rail in that area of the Blue Line. Trains will share one track between these locations from 10 p.m., Friday, July 30, to closing (midnight) on Sunday, August 1.
Orange Line -- Metrorail customers traveling between the Stadium-Armory and Cheverly Metrorail stations should add at least 30 minutes to their travel time to allow Metro to weld new rail on the tracks in that area of the Orange Line. Trains will share one track between these locations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1.
Please note, this schedule is subject to change. Metro riders should visit www.metroopensdoors.com at the end of each month to see the following month’s schedule of work. Metro will continue to post news releases each Thursday as a reminder to provide updates about any last minute track maintenance schedule changes.
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News release issued at 9:01 am, June 29, 2010.