Photo by Jordan Barab

You may have noticed heightened security measures on Metro in recent days, and they’re set to continue this weekend. Earlier this week, the Metro Transit Police Department increased patrols, K9 sweeps, and random explosives screening following the attacks in Paris and threats against D.C. allegedly made by the Islamic State. So be prepared for that.

And, of course, there are your expected service delays throughout the system. The Red Line will run every 20 minutes and the Yellow and Blue lines will run every 24 minutes. The Orange and Silver lines will operate regularly, so they’re your best bet.

In related news, it’s almost a done deal for Paul Wiedefeld, who was named Metro’s next general manager earlier this month. He’s expected to be formally appointed tomorrow at a board meeting. Our prayers are with you Paul.

Orange Line

Regular weekend service

Silver Line

Regular weekend service

Red Line

Trains every 20 minutes
Single tracking between Judiciary Square and Rhode Island Avenue to allow for grout pad, rail tie, fastener and insulator renewal.

Yellow Line

Trains every 24 minutes Huntington to Mt. Vernon Sq only
Single tracking between Pentagon City and L’Enfant Plaza to allow for grout pad renewal, leak mitigation and sign replacement. All trains will operate to/from Mt Vernon Sq rather than Fort Totten. Customers traveling to/from stations north of Mt. Vernon Sq should use a Green Line train to complete their trip.

Blue Line

Trains every 24 minutes
Single tracking between Pentagon City and Arlington Cemetery to allow for grout pad renewal, leak mitigation and sign replacement.

Green Line

Regular weekend service
Single tracking between College Park and Greenbelt on Saturday & Sunday to allow for construction of our 7000-series test track.