The Clarendon Metro station

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We’re possibly looking at even more snow this weekend, but if you’re tired of being cooped up inside and plan to get out into the city anyway, build in some extra time for Metro delays.

On Saturday, Red Line trains will run every nine minutes between Shady Grove and Takoma for most of the day, and every 18 minutes between Shady Grove and Glenmont. On Sunday, the Red Line will run every eight minutes between Shady Grove and Silver Spring for most of the day, and every 15 minutes between Shady Grove and Glenmont.

The Green Line, usually timely on weekends, is also running slow: it’ll run every 18 minutes all weekend. It’ll take even longer to catch a train on the Orange, Silver and Blue Lines, with trains running every 20 minutes.

The Yellow Line is running at its regular time this weekend between Huntington and National Airport. If you’re traveling to or from stations north of the National Airport, sticking to the Blue Line is your best bet. There will be limited shuttle buses available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. between National Airport and L’Enfant Plaza if you need them.

Here’s more from WMATA:

Red Line

  • Saturday:
    Trains every 9 minutes between Shady Grove & Takoma 9:15AM – 9:00PM
    Trains every 18 minutes between Shady Grove & Glenmont
    Due to radio cable installation, single tracking between Silver Spring and Wheaton
  • Sunday:
    Trains every 8 minutes between Shady Grove & Silver Spring 9:00AM – 8:45PM
    Trains every 15 minutes between Shady Grove & Glenmont
    Due to radio cable installation, single tracking between Forest Glen and Glenmont.
    Monday, trains operate on a Saturday schedule, no track work

Orange Line

  • Saturday – Monday, trains every 20 minutes

Due to rebuilding on other lines, Orange Line trains will operate every 20 minutes.

Silver Line

  • Saturday – Monday, trains operate between Wiehle-Reston East and New Carrollton
  • Trains every 20 minutes

Due to grout pad renewal between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road, Silver Line trains will operate between Wiehle-Reston East and New Carrollton.

Customers traveling to/from Benning Rd, Capitol Heights, Addison Rd, Morgan Blvd and Largo Town Center should use Blue Line trains to complete their trip.

Blue Line

  • Trains every 20 minutes

Due to grout pad renewal, Blue line trains will single track between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road

Yellow Line

  • Saturday-Monday, due to rail maintenance on the Yellow Line bridge between Pentagon & L’Enfant Plaza, Yellow Line trains operate regular weekend intervals between Huntington and National Airport only
  • Customers traveling to/from stations north of National Airport should use the Blue Line to complete their trip.
  • Limited shuttle bus service will be available from 10AM until 8PM between National Airport and L’Enfant Plaza.
  • Customers choosing to ride the shuttle bus should tap their SmarTrip card each time you enter and exit the Metrorail system. Riders traveling through the work zone will be charged for a single, continuous trip.

Green Line

  • Saturday – Monday, trains operate every 18 minutes

Due to switch replacement at Mt Vernon Sq, Green Line trains will single track between L’Enfant Plaza and Mt Vernon Sq

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