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This weekend brings the final surge of Metro’s yearlong maintenance plan. SafeTrack Surge 16 begins on Saturday and it’s shutting down Shady Grove and Rockville stations.

Red Line passengers can take free shuttle buses between Shady Grove and Twinbrook stations, and trains will run at regular weekend intervals (every 12-15 minutes) between Twinbrook and Glenmont. There will also be additional Red Line trains between Grosvenor and Silver Spring from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.

The surge runs through June 25, when the maintenance plan finally comes to and end—that’s also the same day that Metro’s fare hikes and reduced service goes into effect.

This weekend, maintenance work is also taking place on the Blue and Yellow Lines, which will be single tracking with trains operating every 20 minutes.

Orange, Silver, and Green Line trains will run regular weekend service.

Red Line

SafeTrack Surge #16 | Line segment shutdown between Shady Grove and Twinbrook through June 25

Free shuttle buses replace Red Line trains between Shady Grove & Twinbrook.

Red Line trains will operate regular weekend intervals (every 12-15 minutes) between Twinbrook and Glenmont with additional trains between Grosvenor and Silver Spring 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shady Grove and Rockville stations will be closed. Customers who normally use Shady Grove or Rockville are encouraged to consider starting their trip at Twinbrook, White Flint, Glenmont or Wheaton during the surge.

In addition, on Saturday night from 8:00 p.m. until closing, trains will operate every 20-25 minutes for single tracking through Forest Glen. All trains will board on the Glenmont-bound platform side.

Orange Line

Regular weekend service

Silver Line

Regular weekend service

Blue Line

Trains every 20 minutes | 10:00 p.m. Friday until closing Sunday

Single tracking between National Airport and Braddock Road to allow for rail fastener renewal.

Yellow Line

Trains every 20 minutes between Huntington & Mt Vernon Sq only | 10:00 p.m. Friday until closing Sunday

Single tracking between National Airport and Braddock Road to allow for rail fastener renewal.

Green Line

Regular weekend service