SafeTrack Surge #6: Takoma to Silver Spring

July 31, 2016

    Red Line trains will continuously single track between Takoma and Silver Spring from today until August 7th.

    On weekdays:

    • Red Line trains will run between Shady Grove and NoMa-Gallaudet every 6 minutes during AM/PM rush; every 12 minutes midday and evening. Passengers traveling to stations north of NoMa-Gallaudet must transfer to continue their trip.
    • Red Line trains will run between Glenmont and Grosvenor every 12 minutes. Customers traveling to stations north of Grosvenor must transfer to continue their trip.
    • After 10pm trains will run between Shady Grove and Glenmont every 15 minutes.
    • Customers traveling between Fort Totten and Downtown DC should use the Green Line as an alternative.
    • All Red Line customers should consider alternate travel options and avoid traveling during rush-hour periods if possible.

    Weekend train frequencies may change to coordinate with other planned track work on the Metrorail system. 

    Red line trains may be very crowded, especially during rush hour due to severe service reductions. Expect significantly longer wait times at the following stations:

    Glenmont Red LineTakoma Red Line
    Wheaton Red LineBrookland Red Line
    Forest Glen Red LineRhode Island Ave Red Line
    Silver Spring Red LineNoMa-Gallaudet Red Line
    Fort Totten Red Line

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