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Prepare for disruptions on half of the Metrorail system this weekend.
Last week, Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld announced adjustments to Metro’s Safetrack plan. Those modifications include pushing back the yearlong maintenance plan’s 8th surge, which will begin this Saturday. During the week, this surge entails segments of single tracking on the Blue Line until September 11, as well as the complete closure of Franconia-Springfield station this weekend.
Other weekend disruptions include Red Line trains running every 8 to 16 minutes as crews install new radio cables. And on Sunday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., Yellow Line trains will run from Huntington to National Airport only to accommodate an emergency response drill between L’Enfant Plaza and Pentagon stations.
Orange, Silver, and Green Line trains will operate on a regular weekend schedule.
Red Line
Single tracking between Forest Glen and Glenmont to allow for radio cable installation.
Red Line trains will operate:
- Between Shady Grove & Glenmont every 16 minutes
- Between Shady Grove & Silver Spring every 8-10 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Orange
Regular weekend service
Silver
Regular weekend service
Blue Line
Buses replace trains at Franconia-Springfield station only | 7 a.m. Saturday through closing Sunday
Throughout the weekend, Blue Line service will operate at regular weekend intervals between Van Dorn Street & Largo Town Center stations. On Saturday and Sunday, no trains will run between Franconia-Springfield & Van Dorn Street to allow for switch maintenance. Free shuttle buses will operate between Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street.
Yellow Line
Regular weekend service Saturday; Huntington to National Airport only, Sunday 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.
On Sunday, August 28, Yellow Line trains will operate between Huntington and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport only from opening until approximately 2:00 p.m. to accommodate an emergency response drill on the Yellow Line bridge between L’Enfant Plaza and Pentagon stations. During this time, Blue and Green line trains will not be affected. Customers traveling to/from National Airport and Washington DC should use Blue Line trains from L’Enfant Plaza or Metro Center.
Green Line
Regular weekend service
