Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 9, 2015

Metrorail weekend service adjustments Feb 13-16 for rebuilding

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of February 13-16 with service adjustments on two of six rail lines.

This weekend, Orange, Silver, Yellow and Green line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals.

On Saturday and Sunday, Red Line trains will run every 20 minutes with additional trains providing service every 10-12 minutes in two segments; between Shady Grove & Dupont Circle and between Judiciary Square & Glenmont during daytime hours.

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, there will be no Blue Line service between Van Dorn St and King St-Old Town stations. Blue Line trains will run at regular weekend intervals between Huntington (Yellow Line Station) and Largo Town Center and between Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St. Free shuttle buses will operate between Van Dorn St and Eisenhower Ave stations (see below for details).

Presidents Day service information
On Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight. Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule. Parking at all Metro-owned lots and garages is free on Presidents 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 10-20 minutes on Saturday & Sunday

Red Line trains will operate as follows through closing Sunday:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 20 minutes
  • Additional trains between Shady Grove & Dupont Circle and between Glenmont & Judicary Square every 10-12 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM 

Work Performed: Joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride between Dupont Circle and Judiciary Square.

Orange Line Orange Line
Regular weekend service

Silver Line
Regular weekend service

   Blue Line
No Blue Line trains between Van Dorn St and King St-Old Town; free shuttle bus service between Eisenhower Ave & Van Dorn St

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday through closing Monday, there will be no Blue Line train service between King Street & Van Dorn St; Blue Line trains will operate in two segments throughout the weekend: 

  • Between Huntington & Largo Town Center at regular weekend intervals
  • Between Franconia-Springfield & Van Dorn St at regular weekend intervals

Shuttle bus service will be provided every 5-10 minutes between Eisenhower Ave and Van Dorn St stations. Please allow an additional 15 minutes travel time.

Last Train Time Change: The last Blue Line train of the night from Franconia-Springfield to Van Dorn Street will depart 29 minutes earlier than normal to allow for shuttle bus connections. On Friday and Saturday nights, the last train will leave Franconia-Springfield at 2:00 a.m. On Sunday and Monday, the last train will leave Franconia-Springfield at 11:00 p.m.

Work Performed: NTSB-recommended track circuit module replacement between King Street-Old Town and Van Dorn Street.

Yellow Line
Regular weekend service (Huntington to Fort Totten)

Green Line
Regular weekend service

Travel Tips

  • Passengers who normally park at Franconia-Springfield or Van Dorn Street may wish to consider parking at Huntington for regular train 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.

For more information

For schedules, real-time train arrivals and station information, visit wmata.com. Metro riders can access Metro's 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 1:27 pm, February 9, 2015.