Metro News Release

For immediate release: August 5, 2013

Weekend service changes August 9-11 due to rebuilding

The release below has been updated to reflect normal Green Line service.  Previously announced work affecting Greenbelt Station has been cancelled.

Metro's multi-year rebuilding effort will continue over the weekend of August 9-11 with service adjustments beginning at 10 p.m. Friday night and continuing through system closing on Sunday.

Service on the Yellow and Green lines will operate on a regular weekend schedule. On the Red, Orange and Blue lines, trains will run every 20 minutes, rather than the usual 12 minutes, to allow for rebuilding work.  Additional trains will operate on the Red Line between Dupont Circle and NoMa-Gallaudet to provide more frequent service between those stations.

Metro is investing $5.5 billion to install new rail, ties, platforms, escalators, signals, lighting, communication systems, and more. It represents the largest capital investment -- and work effort -- since the system's original construction in the early 1970s.

Red Line Red Line 10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9 through closing Sun., Aug. 11
Trains every 20 minutes with additional trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa

Red Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.
  • Additional trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa-Gallaudet: Every 10 minutes 9AM-9PM

Work Performed: Between Dupont Circle and Van Ness, crews will make improvements to third-rail infrastructure, mitigate tunnel leaks and repair catwalks.  Between Rhode Island Ave and Takoma, crews will install cable for Emergency Trip Stations and continue platform rebuilding work.

Travel Tips

  • If traveling between the eastern side of the Red Line and the Green or Yellow lines, consider making the connection at Fort Totten.
  • Metrobus service may provide an alternate travel option for some riders, especially those along Wisconsin or Connecticut avenues.  To check, plan your trip using Trip Planner and select the "bus only" option.

Orange LineOrange Line  10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9 through closing Sun., Aug. 11
Trains every 20 minutes

Orange Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Vienna & New Carrollton - Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed:  Crews will continue platform reconstruction work at Deanwood and Minnesota Ave stations, as well as track maintenance, fastener renewal, and grout pad rehabilitation between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly.

Travel Tip:  Before traveling, consult the trip planner at wmata.com to check the special schedule and reduce your wait time. (Trip Planner is updated to reflect weekend rebuilding schedules on Fridays; please check on Friday afternoon or later.)  You will experience the additional wait time on the platform.  Once your train departs the station, it is not expected to encounter additional delays en route.

 Blue Line  10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9 through closing Sun., Aug. 11
Trains every 20 minutes

Blue Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Franconia-Springfield & Largo Town Center - Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed:  Crews will renew third-rail infrastructure, perform ballast tamping, replace fasteners and eliminate joints for a smoother ride between Van Dorn Street and King Street stations.

Travel Tip:  Before traveling, consult the trip planner at wmata.com to check the special schedule and reduce your wait time. (Trip Planner is updated to reflect weekend rebuilding schedules on Fridays; please check on Friday afternoon or later.)  You will experience the additional wait time on the platform.  Once your train departs the station, it is not expected to encounter additional delays en route.

 Yellow Line  Regular service between Huntington & Fort Totten

 Green Line  Regular service; no track work

For more information

For schedules, real-time train arrivals and station information, visit wmata.com. Metro riders can access Metro's new mobile website by entering wmata.com into their smartphone browser. For assistance by phone, call Metro customer information at (202) 637-7000 [TTY 202-638-3780].

News release issued at 9:55 am, August 5, 2013.