DC Metro Area Updates

September 30, 2018

    DC Metro 

    Summary of Metrorail weekend service changes for the week of October 1-5:

    • Red, Orange, Silver and Yellow line trains operate every 20-25 minutes
    • Blue Line trains operate every 20-25 minutes. (Monday – Thursday, trains operate between Franconia-Springfield and Eastern Market only)
    • Green Line trains operate regular weeknight service

    Red Line 

    Weeknight: Trains every 20-25 minutes

    • Monday – Friday, 10:00 p.m. until close, single-tracking between Friendship Heights and Van Ness to allow for rail, tie and fastener renewal.

    Orange Line 

    Weeknight: Trains every 20-25 minutes

    • Monday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. until close, single-tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory to allow for rail, tie and grout pad renewal.
    • Friday, 10:00 p.m.until close, single tracking between Clarendon and East Falls Church to allow for installation of cable/communication equipment to support cellular service in tunnels and new radio system.

    Silver Line 

    Weeknight: Trains every 20-25 minutes

    • Monday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. until close, single-tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory to allow for rail, tie and grout pad renewal.
    • Friday, 10:00 p.m.until close, single tracking between Clarendon and East Falls Church to allow for installation of cable/communication equipment to support cellular service in tunnels and new radio system.

    Blue Line

    Weeknight: Trains every 20-25 minutes

    • Monday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. until close, single tracking between Pentagon City and National Airport to allow for grout pad, fastener and stud renewal. Blue Line trains will operate between Franconia-Springfield and Eastern Market only.
    • Users traveling to/from stations between Potomac Avenue and Largo Town Center should use the Silver Line to complete their trip.
    • Friday, 10:00 p.m. until close, single tracking between Pentagon City and National Airport.
    • Blue Line trains will operate between Franconia-Springfield and Largo Town Center. 

    Yellow Line 

    Weeknight: Trains every 20-25 minutes Huntington to Mt Vernon Sq only

    • Monday – Friday, 10:00 p.m. until close, single tracking between Pentagon City and National Airport to allow for grout pad, fastener and stud renewal.
    • Trains will operate between Huntington and Mt Vernon Sq only.
    • Users traveling to/from stations north of Mt Vernon Sq should use the Green Line to complete their trip.

    Green Line 

    Regular weeknight service

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