Metro News Release

For immediate release: January 5, 2012

Track problem on Blue and Orange lines to cause delays

Updated 3:43 p.m.

Blue and Orange line customers should expect delays in both directions this afternoon and evening due to a track problem outside Stadium-Armory Station. 

Metro is working to address the problem and estimates that repairs will take until 7 p.m.

Customers are advised of the following:

  • Blue and Orange line trains will single track between Eastern Market and Stadium Armory until repairs are made
  • Repairs are expected to continue through the evening commute (estimated time of repair is currently 7 p.m.)
  • Blue/Orange customers traveling between Eastern Market, Stadium-Armory and points east should expect 20-30 minute delays during the peak period
  • Blue/Orange customers traveling from Downtown DC to Virginia: During peak period, trains will depart Eastern Market approximately every 10 min on each line
  • Stations and trains may be subject to crowding conditions

Metro is deploying additional personnel to assist customers and provide information.  

 

News release issued at 2:14 pm, January 5, 2012.