Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 18, 2015

Metrorail weekend service adjustments Feb 20-22 for rebuilding

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of February 20-22 with service adjustments on all six rail lines.

This weekend, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains will operate every 16 minutes. Red Line trains will run every 10-20 minutes. Bethesda station will be closed (see below).

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

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday through closing Sunday, buses replace Red Line trains at Bethesda Station only. Red Line trains will travel through Bethesda Station without stopping.   

Red Line trains will operate as follows through closing Sunday:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
  • Between Shady Grove & Dupont Circle and Glenmont & Judiciary Square every 10-12 minutes Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM only

Station closed: Bethesda

Shuttle bus service will be provided every 5-10 minutes between Bethesda & Medical Center stations. Please allow an additional 15 minutes travel time.

Work Performed: Joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride between Dupont Circle and Judiciary Square. Delivery and installation of new entrance escalator at Bethesda.

Orange Line Orange Line
Trains every 16 minutes

Orange Line trains will operate every 16 minutes throughout the weekend due to single tracking between Stadium-Armory & Cheverly.

Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation and emergency call box installation for a safer ride between Stadium-Armory & 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 to coordinate with rebuilding on other lines.

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 16 minutes

Green Line trains will operate every 16 minutes throughout the weekend due to single tracking between L'Enfant Plaza & Navy Yard stations.

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

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 1:33 pm, February 18, 2015.