Metro News Release

For immediate release: November 3, 2014

Metrorail weekend service adjustments November 7-9 for rebuilding

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of November 7-9 with service adjustments on two of Metro's six rail lines beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through closing Sunday.

This weekend, Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow line trains will operate on a regular weekend schedule (Yellow to/from Mt Vernon Sq only). Red Line trains will run every 16 minutes, and Green Line trains will run every 20 minutes.

No track work on Veterans Day
On Veterans' Day, Tuesday November 11, there will be no track work on any line, as Metro provides enhanced service to support the Concert for Valor on the National Mall. Additional Yellow Line service will replace Blue Line trains throughout the day. More info

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 16 minutes

Red Line trains will operate every 16 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed: Joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal between Friendship Heights & Medical Center and Fort Totten & 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.
  • 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

Note: After 10 p.m. Sunday, some trains may incur 4 minutes of additional travel time. Click for details.

Silver Line
Regular weekend service

Note: After 10 p.m. Sunday, some trains may incur 4 minutes of additional travel time. Click for details.

Blue Line
Regular weekend service

Note: After 10 p.m. Sunday, some trains may incur 4 minutes of additional travel time. Click for details.

Yellow Line
Regular weekend service between Huntington & Mt. Vernon Sq only

All trains will operate to/from Mt. Vernon Sq, rather than Fort Totten. If you are traveling to or from a station north of Mt. Vernon Sq, use a Green Line train to complete your trip.

Green Line
Trains every 20 minutes

Green Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed: Joint elimination, rail tie, fastener, and insulator renewal between Prince George's Plaza & Greenbelt.

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 10:23 am, November 3, 2014.