Metro News Release

For immediate release: September 23, 2013

Weekend service adjustments September 27-29 to allow for rebuilding


Only Blue and Orange lines affected

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of September 27-29 with service adjustments beginning at 10 p.m. Friday night and continuing through system closing on Sunday.

There are no station closures this weekend, and trains on the Red, Yellow and Green lines will operate at regular weekend intervals.  On the Blue and Orange lines, trains will operate slightly less frequently than normal to allow for rebuilding work between Smithsonian and McPherson Square 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  Regular service; no scheduled work

Orange LineOrange Line 10 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27 through closing Sun, Sept. 29
Trains every 16 minutes

Orange Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Vienna & New Carrollton: Every 16 minutes throughout the weekend (regular service is every 12 minutes)

Work Performed:  Between McPherson Square and Smithsonian stations, crews will upgrade track infrastructure, make structural repairs, mitigate tunnel leaks and install new ceiling tiles.

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., Sept. 27 through closing Sun, Sept. 29
Trains every 16 minutes

Blue Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Franconia-Springfield & Largo Town Center: Every 16 minutes throughout the weekend (regular service is every 12 minutes)

Work Performed:  Between McPherson Square and Smithsonian stations, crews will upgrade track infrastructure, make structural repairs, mitigate tunnel leaks and install new ceiling tiles.

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 scheduled 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 9:48 am, September 23, 2013.