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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30 | Jan 31 |
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Shutdown Arlington Cemetery | Arlington Cemetery | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| Jan 30 | Jan 31 |
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Single tracking between Addison Rd and Morgan Blvd | None | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| Jan 30 | Jan 31 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Jan 30 | Jan 31 |
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Single tracking between Pentagon City and L'Enfant Plaza | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Feb 1 | Feb 4 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Pentagon City and Arlington Cemetery/L'Enfant Plaza | None | Cable installation |
| Feb 5 | Feb 11 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Prince George's Plaza and College Park | None | Fire system upgrades |
| Feb 6 | Feb 7 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Feb 8 | Feb 11 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Van Ness and Friendship Heights | None | Cable installation |
| Feb 13 | May 23 |
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Shutdown between Pentagon and Rosslyn | Arlington Cemetery | Platform Improvement Project |
| Feb 13 | May 23 |
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Trains bypassing Addison Rd | Addison Rd | Platform Improvement Project |
| Feb 13 | Feb 15 |
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Shutdown between Braddock Rd and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | None | Potomac Yard tie-in work |
| Feb 20 | Feb 21 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Feb 27 | Feb 28 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Mar 6 | Mar 7 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Mar 6 | Mar 7 |
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Single tracking between Pentagon City and L'Enfant Plaza | None | Grout Pad rehabilitation |
| Mar 13 | Mar 14 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Mar 15 | Mar 21 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Mt Vernon Sq and L'Enfant Plaza | None | Fastener renewal |