Metro News Release
For immediate release: April 28, 2014
Metrorail weekend service adjustments May 2-4 to allow for rebuilding
NOTE: Due to the heavy rainfall earlier this week, the previously scheduled closure of Greenbelt Station has been cancelled. Instead, Green Line trains will operate normally between Greenbelt and Branch Ave this weekend. Trains will run at regular intervals at all stations except Greenbelt on Saturday (see below).
Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of May 2-4 with service adjustments beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Sunday.
This weekend, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains will run at regular weekend intervals except at Greenbelt Station only on Saturday. Red Line trains will run every 20 minutes between Shady Grove and Glenmont, with additional trains between Shady Grove & NoMa-Gallaudet during daytime hours.
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
Trains every 10-20 minutes
Red Line trains will operate as follows:
- Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
- Between Shady Grove & NoMa: Every 10-12 minutes from 9AM-9PM only
Work Performed: Crews will renew rail ties, fasteners, and insulators along with switch replacement preparation between Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma.
Travel Tips
- Metrobus service may provide an alternate travel option for some riders. To check, plan your trip using Trip Planner and select the "bus only" option.
- If traveling between Fort Totten and downtown, consider using Green/Yellow service instead.
- 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.
Orange Line
Trains every 24 minutes
Orange Line trains will operate every 24 minutes throughout the weekend.
Work Performed: Crews will continue platform renewal between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly; repair fences and communications cable between East Falls Church and West Falls Church.
Travel Tips
- Metrobus service may provide an alternate travel option for some riders. To check, plan your trip using Trip Planner and select the "bus only" option
- 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
Regular service
Yellow Line
Regular service between Huntington & Fort Totten
Green Line
Regular service EXCEPT Saturday during daytime hours at Greenbelt Station only
On Saturday, Green Line trains will operate:
- Between College Park & Branch Ave at regular weekend intervals (every 12 minutes 9AM-9PM)
- At Greenbelt Station only, trains will arrive and depart every 20-24 minutes between 9AM-9PM
Regular weekend service on Sunday.
Work Performed: Crews will continue testing new 7000-series railcars
Travel Tip: Riders who normally use Greenbelt Station may wish to consider using College Park (Green Line) on Saturday
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 11:08 am, April 28, 2014.