Metro News Release
For immediate release: January 25, 2016
Metro announces restoration of aboveground service on Blue and Yellow lines
At 3 p.m., Metro will restore aboveground service on the Blue and Yellow lines, including service to Reagan National Airport. Blue Line trains will operate between Largo Town Center and Huntington, and Yellow Line trains will operate between Mt. Vernon Square and Huntington. Braddock Road Station remains closed at this time.
Metro has already restored service on the following Metrorail lines:
- Orange Line: Ballston to New Carrollton
- Red Line: Medical Center to Glenmont
- Green Line: Fort Totten to Branch Avenue
Trains are currently running every 20-25 minutes, and the system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25. Metro will announce the opening of additional Metrorail segments as they are clear of ice and snow.
Check wmata.com before starting your trip or sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated service information by email or text message.
Lifeline Metrobus service will continue to operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.
A complete list of the Metrobus lifeline service operating until 5 p.m. today:
District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, S4, U8, V4, X2
Maryland: C4, B30, D12, K6, P12, Q2, Y2, Z8
Virginia: 5A, 16A, 16E, 28A
Many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts. Fares will not be charged on Metrobus today.
IMPORTANT: Additional service changes are possible due to road conditions. Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates.
News release issued at 2:32 pm, January 25, 2016.