Metro News Release
For immediate release: March 11, 2015
Metrorail weekend service adjustments March 13-15
Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of March 13-15 with service adjustments on three of six rail lines.
This weekend, Red, Orange and Yellow line trains will operate at regular intervals (Yellow to/from Mt Vernon Sq only). Green Line trains will run every 16 minutes.
Blue Line trains will operate normally between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory, and Silver Line trains will operate normally between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory. Riders traveling to or from five stations at the far eastern end of the Blue/Silver lines should allow additional time.
On Saturday, March 14, the Metrorail system will open two hours early -- at 5 a.m. -- for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
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
Regular weekend service
Orange Line
Regular weekend service
Silver Line
Regular weekend service between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory
Silver Line trains will operate:
- Between Wiehle-Reston East & Stadium-Armory at regular weekend intervals
- At Largo Town Center, Morgan Boulevard, Addison Road, Capitol Heights and Benning Road trains will arrive and depart about every 20 minutes
Work Performed: Joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal will result in single tracking between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road stations
Blue Line
Regular weekend service between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory
Blue Line trains will operate:
- Between Franconia-Springfield & Stadium-Armory at regular weekend intervals
- At Largo Town Center, Morgan Boulevard, Addison Road, Capitol Heights and Benning Road trains will arrive and depart about every 20 minutes
Work Performed: Joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal will result in single tracking between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road stations
Yellow Line
Regular weekend service (Huntington to Mt Vernon Sq only)
To coordinate with rebuilding on other lines, all Yellow Line 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.
Work Performed: Joint elimination for a smoother ride will result in single tracking between Georgia Ave-Petworth and U Street 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 8:58 am, March 11, 2015.