Metro News Release
For immediate release: July 22, 2010
Blue and Green lines undergoing weekend renovation to improve reliability, service
Upgrades being made to improve efficiency, performance
This weekend (July 23-25) Metro will make upgrades to its track on the Blue and Green lines to improve reliability and service. As a result of this crucial work aimed at keeping the railroad in a state of good repair, riders can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
Blue Line Track Maintenance
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 Track Maintenance
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, which ultimately will provide a more reliable ride. Trains will share one track between these locations on Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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News release issued at 10:45 am, July 22, 2010.