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Rockville Train Station from platform overlooking tracks

Reduced Service, Detours & New Alerts

October 28, 2021

    WMATA 

    Major Alert:

    • Expect continued delays & reduced service on Metrorail – It is recommended to check Metrobus alternatives.
    • More info. HERE

    Metrorail Updates:

        • Metrorail operates from 5:00 a.m. until Midnight on Weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturdays, and 8:00 a.m. to Midnight on Sundays
        • Reduced Service until further notice – continue to check app alerts for relevant updates & info.

    Weekday service info.

        • Red Line Trains – Trains will operate every 15-20 minutes w/6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • Blue Line Trains – Trains will operate every 30-40 minutes w/6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • Orange Line Trains – Trains will operate every 30-40 minutes w/6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • Silver Line Trains – Trains will operate every 30-40 minutes w/6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • Yellow Line Trains – Trains will operate every 30-40 minutes w/6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • Green Line Trains – Trains will operate every 30-40 minutes w/6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • For more info. see HERE

    Weekend service adjustments

        • Red Line Trains operate every 15-20 minutes between Twinbrook and Glenmont only; Shady Grove and Rockville stations closed. Free shuttle buses provided.
        • Blue Line, Silver Line, Green Line, Yellow Line & Orange Line Trains operate every 30-40 minutes. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
        • For more info. on weekend updates see HERE

    Metrobus Updates:

      • Metrobus Schedule Updates
      • For more info. see the link HERE

    Alerts:

    32, 33, 36, 38B

    • Temporary Detour: Crane Construction on Pennsylvania Ave on Saturday, October 30 | 7:00 am to 7:00 pm – for more info. see HERE

    23A, 23B, Metroway

    • Temporary Detour: Construction in Crystal City, Monday, November 1 | 8 pm to 5 am- for more info. see HERE

    For important reminders and alerts see the agency twitter page here

    MTA/MDOT Updates

    For important reminders and alerts see the agency twitter page here

    Local Bus Updates & Alerts: 

    • Effective immediately and until further notice and due to a water main break in the area, the following temporary route diversions will be in effect for LocalLinks 36, 160 and CityLink Orange: Regular route to Foxwood and Bayner Avenues, then Straight Foxwood, (L) Sandalwood, back to regular route – more info. HERE
    • Local Bus schedules can be found through the link HERE
    • To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train, and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

    LightRail Updates:

    • Light Rail service is suspended between Patapsco and North Linthicum stations until further notice – more info. HERE
    • BWI Airport Terminal Restriction from 11:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. except for passengers and employees with official business until December 31, 2021 – more info. HERE
    • Regular weekday/weekend schedule is in effect
    • Light rail schedules can be found HERE
    • To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train, and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

    Metro Subway Updates:

    • Regular weekday/weekend schedule is in effect.
    • Metro Subway schedules can be found HERE
    • To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train, and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

    Commuter Bus Updates: 

    • Commuter Bus Routes 305, 315, and 325 will not be able to service the Colesville Rd & Fenton St stop through November – more info. HERE
    • For more info. on the Fare Increase & Resumption of Full Service see the link HERE
    • Commuter Bus Schedules can be found HERE
    • To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train, and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

    MARC Train Updates: 

    • Train schedules are available here – Penn LineCamden LineBrunswick Line
    • To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train, and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings.

    For important reminders and alerts see the agency website here

    Montgomery County Ride-On

    • MCDOT’s Ride On Bus Schedule Changes to 64 Routes Started on Sunday, Oct. 10 aiming to Increase Service and Improve Efficiency
    • Fares remain free on all MCDOT buses at least through January 2022.
    • Rockville and Shady Grove Metro Station Construction and Closures have relocated buses to temporary stops on the west side of the Rockville station until December 4th
    • For more info. see HERE

    Fairfax Connector

    • Fairfax Connector currently running at Regular Service – more info. HERE
    • Fairfax Connector current stop advisories & detours are listed HERE

    Additional MD Agency Updates

        • For further info. on Howard County RTA (of Central Maryland) and Annapolis Transit see the links found HERE 

    Additional VA Agency Updates

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