Metro News Release

For immediate release: November 12, 2010

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

Trains to share one track between Glenmont and Wheaton Metrorail stations on weekdays

Red Line trains will share one track for four hours a day between the Glenmont and Wheaton Metrorail stations on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Nov. 15 through Dec. 3, (excluding Nov. 25) to enable Metro to install new rail in that area, which will improve service reliability for riders.

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

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.

Be one of the first to find out when Metrorail is experiencing a service disruption by signing up to receive an e-alert. You can personalize Metro e-alerts by signing up to monitor service on specific lines on specific days of the week and on specific times of the day. You can always unsubscribe or change your e-alert preferences. To sign up, visit http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/ealerts/.

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News release issued at 10:33 am, November 12, 2010.