Metro News Release
For immediate release: February 23, 2015
Metrorail weekend service adjustments Feb 27-Mar 1 for rebuilding
Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of February 27 - March 1.
This weekend, Silver Line trains will operate at regular intervals. Green Line trains will run on a regular weekend schedule between College Park and Branch Ave stations. At Greenbelt Station only, buses will replace trains on Saturday and Sunday.
Orange, Blue, and Yellow line trains will operate every 20 minutes. Red Line trains will run every 8-15 minutes.
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
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 will cause Red Line trains to share one track between Medical Center and Friendship Heights
Orange Line
Trains every 20 minutes
Orange Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation will cause Orange Line trains to share one track between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly
Silver Line
Regular weekend service
Blue Line
Trains every 20 minutes
Blue Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
Work Performed: Rail renewal for a safer ride will cause Blue Line trains to share one track between Reagan National Airport and Pentagon stations
Yellow Line
Trains every 20 minutes (Huntington to Mt. Vernon Sq only)
Yellow Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend
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.
Work Performed: Rail renewal for a safer ride will cause Yellow Line trains to share one track between Reagan National Airport and Pentagon stations
Green Line
Buses replace trains between College Park and Greenbelt on Saturday and Sunday
Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals between Branch Avenue and College Park.
Free shuttle buses will replace Green Line trains between College Park and Greenbelt.
Stations Closed: Greenbelt
Work Performed: Continued construction of a new test track located between College Park and Greenbelt to accept Metro's new fleet of 7000-series railcars
Travel Tips
- Riders who normally use Greenbelt may consider parking at College Park where Green 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.
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 6:09 pm, February 23, 2015.