Metro News Release

For immediate release: October 6, 2014

Metrorail weekend service adjustments October 10-12 for rebuilding

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of October 10-12 with service adjustments beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Sunday.

Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains will operate on regular weekend intervals, except at Landover and New Carollton stations on Saturday only (see below). Red Line trains will operate every 22 minutes with additional trains providing service about every 12 minutes between Grosvenor and NoMa-Gallaudet during daytime hours.

Early Opening Sunday morning for the Army Ten-Miler
Metrorail will open two hours early, at 5 a.m., on Sunday, October 12, for customers traveling to the Army Ten-Miler. The closest Metro stop to the start of the race is Pentagon Station (Blue/Yellow lines), however riders may want to consider using Pentagon City as an alternate station due to potential crowding at Pentagon.

Columbus Day service information
On Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight.  Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule on all lines with no track work. Parking at all Metro-owned lots and garages is free on Columbus Day.

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 12-22 minutes

Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:

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

Work Performed: Rail tie renewal between Twinbrook-Shady Grove & Rhode Island Ave-Fort Totten

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.
  • Riders can consider Green or Yellow line service for a faster trip between Fort Totten and Gallery Place.
  • 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 
Regular weekend service EXCEPT on Saturday at Landover & New Carrollton

On Saturday, Orange Line trains will operate:

  • Between Cheverly & Vienna at regular Saturday intervals (every 12 minutes 9AM-9PM)
  • At Landover and New Carrollton only, trains will arrive and depart every 20-25 minutes between 9AM-9PM

On Sunday, Orange Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals.

Work Performed: Rail tie, fastener, insulator and grout pad renewal between Cheverly and New Carrollton.

Travel Tips

  • On Saturday, riders who normally use New Carrollton and Landover may consider parking at Cheverly where Orange 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
Regular weekend service

Additional trains will operate every 8 minutes between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory from 6 a.m. until 8:40 a.m. and from 11:15 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. for riders traveling to/from the Army Ten-Miler.

Yellow Line
Regular weekend service (Huntington-Fort Totten)

Green Line
Regular weekend service

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 11:30 am, October 10, 2014.