Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 20, 2015

Metrorail weekend service changes for April 24-26

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of April 24-26 with service adjustments on three of six rail lines.

This weekend, Silver, Blue and Yellow line trains will operate at regular intervals. Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals between College Park and Branch Avenue stations; buses will replace trains at Greenbelt Station. Red Line trains will operate every 20 minutes with additional trains between Friendship Heights and NoMa-Gallaudet between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Orange Line trains will operate every 18 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 Red Line
Trains every 10-20 minutes

Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: every 20 minutes
  • Between Friendship Heights & NoMa-Gallaudet: every 10-12 minutes Saturday and Sunday 9AM-9PM

Work Performed: Switch replacement, joint elimination, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Red Line trains to share one track between Medical Center & Grosvenor and between Silver Spring & Forest Glen.

Orange Line Orange Line
Trains every 18 minutes

Orange Line trains will operate every 18 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed: Platform rehabilitation, joint elimination, grout pad replacement, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Orange Line trains to share one track between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly.

Silver Line
Regular weekend service

   Blue Line
Regular weekend service

Yellow Line
Regular weekend service between Huntington & Fort Totten

Green Line
Buses replace trains between College Park and Greenbelt

Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals between Branch Avenue and College Park.

Stations Closed: Greenbelt

Free shuttle buses will replace Green Line trains between College Park and 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 1:17 pm, April 20, 2015.