Planned Metrorail Track Work

When SafeTrack ended on June 25, Metro transitioned to a new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work to ensure the system does not require another emergency program of the scope or scale of SafeTrack.

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.

Metro is planning three (3) capital projects in the next year that will affect a handful of stations for 10 commuting days each. The three projects have been scheduled during times of the year when ridership is lowest.

Summer Project: Rebuild interlocking and grout pads outside Branch Avenue

• August 5-20, 2017 (10 commuting days)
• Branch Avenue and Suitland stations will be closed

Fall Project: Rebuild interlocking outside Takoma Station

• November 25-December 10, 2017 (10 commuting days)
• Takoma Station will be closed

Spring Project: Rebuild interlocking and grout pads outside Huntington

• May 12-27, 2018 (10 commuting days)
• Huntington and Eisenhower Avenue stations will be closed

While there will be delays and inconvenience associated with the critical work we're undertaking, please be assured that we will take all possible steps to minimize your inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding as we work to rebuild and maintain Metro.

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 Metrorail advisories.