Tenleytown Station Closure - May 21-22, 2022

Advisory Effective: 5/21/22 - 5/22/22

During the weekend of Saturday, May 21 through Sunday, May 22, Tenleytown Station will be closed due to emergency escalator repairs. During this time, trains will bypass the station without stopping. Free shuttle buses will be provided.

The station’s three long escalators leading to the mezzanine rise more than 80 feet, or nearly six stories high. One of the escalators is currently undergoing replacement, and the emergency repairs will take a second escalator out of service requiring the station to be closed. For safety reasons, at least one escalator must always be operating in the up direction in the event of an emergency with a second escalator or elevator available for customers to enter the station. The existing elevators will be used to transport the necessary heavy equipment and components necessary for the repair work.

Emergency egress requirements at this station dictate that at least  one escalator must be operating in the up direction at all times. Currently, there is only one escalator that is operational that has been running during the work week to minimize impact on our customers and allow the station to remain open. Should this escalator fail, the station would be closed.

The emergency repairs are necessary to minimize the impact on customers and allow the station to remain open while the escalators are being replaced. Should the escalator fail, the station has to be temporarily closed until it can be repaired.

During the weekend closure Metro will expedite the emergency repairs, providing a major overhaul. Crews will replace major components, including drive chains, rack & axle, tracks and steps. When complete, the repairs will improve reliability allowing trains to continue serving the station during capital upgrades.

For more information about weekend service, please see our Metrorail weekend service adjustments for Saturday, May 21 through Sunday, May 22.

For more information, sign up for MetroAlerts or contact Customer Service at 202-637-7000.