Metro News Release

For immediate release: September 22, 2014

Metrorail weekend service adjustments September 26-28 for rebuilding

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of September 26-28.

To accommodate the work, from 10 p.m. Friday through closing Sunday, Orange and Blue line trains will operate every 24 minutes, and Red Line trains will operate every 10 to 22 minutes. In addition, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and continuing through system closing on Sunday, buses will replace Green Line trains between Southern Ave and Branch Ave.

Silver and Yellow line trains will run on regular schedules this weekend. In addition, Green Line trains will run on regular schedules between Greenbelt and Southern Ave only.

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
Trains every 10-22 minutes

Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 22 minutes
  • Between Grosvenor & NoMa-Gallaudet: every 10-12 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM only

Work Performed: Rail tie renewal between Rhode Island Ave and Fort Totten. On Saturday and Sunday, Metro will continue railcar testing and acceptance of the new fleet of 7000-series railcars between Twinbrook and Shady Grove.

Travel Tips

  • Riders traveling between Fort Totten and Downtown DC should consider using Green or Yellow line trains for travel between Fort Totten and Gallery Place or L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 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.

Orange Line Orange Line 
Trains every 24 minutes

Orange Line trains will operate every 24 minutes throughout the weekend. Normal service is every 12 minutes.

Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation, rail tie, fastener, insulator and grout pad renewal between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly.

Travel Tips

  • Riders at Vienna, Dunn Loring and West Falls Church may consider parking at East Falls Church where Silver Line trains will provide more frequent service.
  • 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.

Silver Line
Regular weekend service

   Blue Line
Trains every 24 minutes

Blue Line trains will operate every 24 minutes throughout the weekend. Normal service is every 12 minutes.

Work Performed: Fence installation, lighting upgrades and rail renewal between Braddock Road and Van Dorn St.

Travel Tips

  • Riders traveling between Virginia and Downtown DC may wish to consider using the Yellow Line via L'Enfant Plaza for a faster trip.
  • 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.

Yellow Line
Regular weekend service between Huntington and Fort Totten

Green Line
Buses replace trains between Southern Ave and Branch Ave stations

Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals between Greenbelt and Southern Ave

Stations Closed: Naylor Road, Suitland and Branch Ave

Free shuttle buses will replace Green Line trains between Southern Ave and Branch Ave. Shuttle buses will operate on two routes:

  • Express buses will operate between Southern Ave and Branch Ave. Please add up to 25 minutes of additional travel time.
  • Local buses will operate between Southern Ave and Branch Ave, making intermediate stops at Naylor Road and Suitland. Please allow 15 minutes of travel time for each station stop.

Work Performed: NTSB-recommended track circuit replacement, rail renewal and joint elimination between Southern Ave and Branch Ave stations.

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.

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 11:38 am, September 22, 2014.