Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 3, 2015

Metrorail weekend service adjustments February 6-8

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of February 6-8 with service adjustments on all six rail lines.

This weekend, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains will run every 16 minutes. Red Line trains will run every 15 minutes with additional trains providing service every 8-10 minutes between Friendship Heights and Silver Spring 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 Red Line
Trains every 8-15 minutes

Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 15 minutes.
  • Between Friendship Heights & Silver Spring: every 8-10 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM only.

Work Performed: Joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride between Medical Center and Friendship Heights.

Orange Line Orange Line
Trains every 16 minutes

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

Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation and emergency call box installation for a safer ride between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly.

Silver Line
Trains every 16 minutes

Silver Line trains will operate every 16 minutes throughout the weekend to coordinate with rebuilding on other lines.

   Blue Line
Trains every 16 minutes

Blue Line trains will operate every 16 minutes throughout the weekend to coordinate with rebuilding on other lines.

Yellow Line
Trains every 16 minutes (Huntington to Mt. Vernon Sq only)

Yellow Line trains will operate every 16 minutes throughout the weekend between Huntington & Mt. Vernon Sq only. Customers traveling to/from stations north of Mt. Vernon Sq should use a Green Line train to complete your trip.

Work Performed: Joint elimination, leak mitigation, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride between L'Enfant Plaza and Pentagon City.

Green Line
Trains every 16 minutes

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

Work Performed: Joint elimination, leak mitigation, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride between L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard-Ballpark.

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.

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 5:41 pm, February 3, 2015.