Planned Metrorail Track Work
Metro has transitioned to a new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work. Overnight and weekend hours will be used for enhanced preventive maintenance including cable testing to prevent smoke and fire incidents, stray current testing, trackbed cleaning, switch maintenance, torqueing (tightening fasteners, joint nuts and bolts) to eliminate excessive strain on infrastructure, and track geometry work to ensure the correct rail alignment.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule below. However, changes may be necessary due to weather, construction delays and other factors outside our control. This page will be updated as necessary.
For details about this weekend's track work, including minor projects that may impact your trip, view wmata.com/weekend.
| Start | End | Line | Impact | Stations Closed | Work Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Oct 5 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Silver Spring and Forest Glen | None | Tunnel leak mitigation project |
| Oct 2 | Oct 5 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Mt. Vernon Sq. and U St. | None | Grout pad repair and drain maintenance |
| Oct 10 | Oct 12 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Silver Spring to Forest Glen | None | Tunnel leak mitigation |
| Oct 10 | Oct 12 |
  
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Stadium-Armory and Addison Rd | None | Grout pad repair and drain maintenance |
| Oct 14 | Oct 16 |
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Shutdown from Eastern Market to Minnesota Ave/Benning Road | Potomac Ave, Stadium Armory | Aerial structure repair project |
| Oct 14 | Oct 15 |
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Single tracking between Medical Center and Grosvenor | None | Fastener and rail renewal, joint elimination |
| Oct 16 | Oct 19 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Silver Spring and Forest Glen | None | Tunnel leak mitigation project |
| Oct 21 | Oct 22 |
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Shutdown from Eastern Market to Minnesota Ave/Benning Road | Potomac Ave, Stadium-Armory | Aerial structure repair project |
| Oct 21 | Oct 22 |
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Single tracking between Mt. Vernon Sq and L'Enfant | None | Rail renewal and joint elimination |
| Oct 21 | Oct 22 |
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Single tracking between Medical Center and Grosvenor | None | Fastener and rail renewal and joint elimination |