Metro News Release

For immediate release: October 22, 2010

To improve service reliability, Metro to conduct daytime track work on the Green Line

Trains to share one track between Greenbelt and College Park-U of Md Metrorail stations on weekdays

Green Line trains will share one track for four hours a day between the Greenbelt and College Park-U of Md Metrorail stations on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Oct. 25. through Nov. 12, to enable Metro to install new rail in that area, which will improve service reliability for rail riders.

Metro has identified a need to replace its track in this area, and by completing these necessary repairs, Metro will be able to make the tracks more durable for a smoother ride between these two rail stations.

Metrorail customers traveling between these stations should not anticipate any delays because trains operate approximately every 12 minutes during this time frame.

To alert customers about this upcoming daytime work, Metro will make train and system announcements and issue e-alerts.


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News release issued at 1:39 pm, October 22, 2010.