Metro News Release
For immediate release: August 28, 2011
Metro Irene Update 8
Issued 10:35 a.m. Sunday
Metro continues to operate bus, rail and MetroAccess service on a regular schedule on Sunday, August 28. Metrobus service began on select routes as scheduled at 5 a.m.; the Metrorail opened at 7 a.m. There is no scheduled track work being performed on the system today.
Metrobus and MetroAccess customers should expect possible detours around downed wires and trees and allow additional travel time. Also, customers needing elevator access are advised to check wmata.com before they travel for the status of their local station elevators. Elevator and escalator availability may be temporarily impacted by local power issues.
Metrorail ridership was down about 67 percent yesterday as compared to last Saturday. Yesterday, 128,390 customers entered the system, as compared to 345,425 on Saturday, August 20.
Metro's Operations Control Center is continuing to monitor the system for any storm-related after effects.
Customers should take note of the following travel advice:
- Check wmata.com for service updates before starting your trip. Metrorail customers may also sign up for Metro alerts via email, tune to broadcast traffic reports or follow Metro on Twitter @wmata for the latest service information.
- Please report any unsafe condition to the nearest Metro employee.
- Metrobuses and MetroAccess vehicles will detour around downed trees and flooded streets, as necessary. Please allow additional travel time. Bus customers should note that NextBus results may be unreliable due to the system’s inability to reflect extreme road conditions.
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News release issued at 10:37 am, August 28, 2011.