Photo by Adam Fagen.
Yesterday was a rough day for Metro. The Federal Transit Administrations report of a recent inspection of WMATA found that, well, a lot needs to be addressed. And quickly. As such, it should come as little surprise that all six Metro lines will be experiencing delays this weekend to allow maintenance to be done. Here’s what’s going on:
Red Line
Red Line trains will operate as follows throughout the weekend:
- Between Shady Grove and Glenmont: regular weekend service (every 12-15 minutes).
- Between Medical Center and Silver Spring: every 6-8 minutes from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. only.
Work Performed: Grout pad rehabilitation, ballast, track fastener and insulator renewal for a safer ride will cause Red Line trains to share one track between Medical Center & Grosvenor.
Orange Line
Orange Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.
Work Performed: Orange Line trains will share one track between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly to allow for fastener, rail, tie and insulator renewal for a safer ride.
Silver Line
Silver Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.
Work Performed: Silver Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend to coordinate with rebuilding on other lines.
Blue Line
Blue Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.
Work Performed: Blue Line trains will share one track between Braddock Road and Van Dorn Street to allow for joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal for a safer ride.
Yellow Line
Yellow Line trains will operate every 20 minutes between Huntington and Fort Totten.
Work Performed: Yellow Line trains will share one track between Braddock Road and Huntington to allow for joint elimination, rail, tie and insulator renewal for a safer ride.
Green Line
Green Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.
Work Performed: Green Line trains will share one track between Greenbelt and Prince George’s Plaza to allow for ballast work, rail, tie and insulator renewal for a safer ride.
