Photo by Beau Finley

Photo by Beau Finley

Metrorail riders should prepare for slower commutes on five lines this weekend.

SafeTrack Surge 12, which ends on February 28, is shuttering Blue Line service between Rosslyn to Pentagon stations. Meanwhile, Orange and Silver Line trains will run every 18 minutes, and Yellow and Green Line trains will operate every 26 minutes due to other maintenance projects.

If you plan to ride the Red Line, there are no scheduled delays for your travels.

Red Line

Regular weekend service

Friday and Saturday, 8:00 p.m. through close, Red Line trains will single track between Van Ness & Friendship Heights to allow for preventative maintenance.

Orange Line

Trains every 18 minutes | 7:00 a.m. through closing Sunday

Single tracking between Cheverly & New Carrollton to allow for rail fastener and stud renewal.

Silver Line

Trains every 18 minutes between Wiehle-Reston & Largo Town Center | 7:00 a.m. Saturday until closing Sunday

Silver Line trains will operate every 18 minutes between Wiehle-Reston East & Largo Town Center to coordinate with work on other lines.

Blue Line

SafeTrack Surge 12 – Line segment shutdown Rosslyn to Pentagon | February 11 through February 28

No Blue Line trains will be in service.

Instead, customers may use the following service options:

  • Yellow Line Rush+ between Franconia-Springfield & Mt. Vernon Square every 26 minutes

  • Yellow Line between Huntington & Mt. Vernon Square every 26 minutes

  • Silver Line between Wiehle-Reston East & Largo Town Center every 18 minutes

Arlington Cemetery station will be closed. Free shuttle buses will operate between Pentagon and Arlington Cemetery.

Blue Line customers traveling to/from stations north of National Airport should use Yellow and/or Silver line trains to complete their trip.

Yellow Line

Trains every 26 minutes between Huntington & Mt. Vernon Square only | 7:00 a.m. Saturday through closing Sunday

Yellow Line trains will single track between U Street & Fort Totten to allow for communication cable installation.

All trains will operate to/from Mt. Vernon Square rather than Fort Totten. Customers traveling to/from stations north of Mt. Vernon Square should use a Green Line train to complete their trip.

Green Line

Trains every 26 minutes | 7:00 a.m. Saturday through closing Sunday

Single tracking between U Street & Fort Totten to allow for communication cable installation.

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