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In other Metro News, Buckle Up: “Metro plans single tracking in two areas of D.C. during winter construction Dec. 16-30”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Tim Brown

From WMATA:

“Metro wants customers to know about upcoming temporary service changes on the Green, Orange, Silver, and Blue lines this December. These service changes align with planned work that’s scheduled twice a year to allow crews uninterrupted time to perform critical work to improve safety, reliability, and customer experience.

Metro apologizes for any inconvenience, and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we make these safety and reliability investments.

December 16-30: Single tracking between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth (more…)

“New Info Screen outside Dupont station being installed”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Katherine for sending from outside the Dupont Circle south metro “The Krispy Kreme entrance.”

This is great. Old man Dan can tell you some stories from 1997 when I would unfold a giant paper schedule and try to figure out when the next train was coming. A minute felt like an hour I tell you!!

However, back then, when you bought a paper metro card for $10 or $20 you got $1 or $2 added to your card as an extra incentive!! That was nice but that unknown wait though I’m telling you…

Green Line Blues on this Morning’s Metro Commute – Columbia Heights Station “completely shut down” for a bit. “Signal Problem outside Georgia Avenue.”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Mr.TinMD

“Hey popville, as a bunch of us were trying to get on the Columbia heights metro this AM the station was completely shut down with no explanation. Any clue why? People said they were told to leave the station too…”

WMATA reported: “Green/Yellow Line: Customers will experience delays in both directions due to a signal problem outside Georgia Avenue.”

“UPDATE: (more…)

Signs of the Times: New Metro Signage at L’Enfant Plaza – Part of Metro’s “rollout of new, more unified, and user-friendly signage across the system” – Survey Says?

By Prince Of Petworth

An upgrade or downgrade?

All the info from WMATA:

“A new way to find your way

Metro is introducing a new Metro Rail wayfinding system designed to make traveling clearer and more consistent. It has been carefully designed to honor the legacy our region inherited 50 years ago.

The new system begins rolling out with the first signs installed at L’Enfant Plaza in September 2026. By the end of October, customers will see a fully restored station with updated signs and navigation information.

Metro plans to bring the new wayfinding system to five more stations over the next six months. (more…)

“Full Red Line service resumes on Monday, Sept. 7”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Major construction on the Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights will conclude this weekend, wrapping up nine weeks of intensive work that began on July 6. Full Red Line service will resume on Monday, Sept. 7, restoring rail service to Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda stations. Metro completed this phase of work on time and on budget. (more…)

“Has anyone else noticed that Metro stations seem significantly hotter and more humid this summer than in years past?”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone else noticed that Metro stations seem significantly hotter and more humid this summer than in years past?

I’ve lived in the District without a car for more than 10 years and have taken Metro regularly for my commute. I understand that stations can’t realistically be kept cold given their size and design, but this summer feels different. On most mornings, the stations seem hotter and more humid than the air outside. When I first moved to D.C., I was struck by how much more cooler the Metro stations were compared with the NYC Subway. Friends I’ve spoken with about this issue have noticed the same thing this year, but I’m curious whether others have as well. (more…)

Metro Mess Cont. “Your commute this morning will be severely impacted due to water intrusion affecting signals”

By Prince Of Petworth

Permission to scream, loudly, granted. Let it out. Full throated. Or you can dry your eyes with your sweet 50th anniversary metro merch…

As of 8:30am:

“UPDATE: Heads up, Red Line customers. Please expect the following service patterns as we continue to address the water intrusion issue affecting our signaling system at Van Ness. Customers may experience crowding at Dupont Circle if trains have to offload. Please continue to check http://wmata.com and Metro Pulse for real-time information.

UPDATE: Red Line: Trains are operating every 6 minutes between Shady Grove and North Bethesda in both directions. Between Friendship Heights and Dupont trains are operating every 10-12 minutes in both directions, and from Dupont to Glenmont every 6 minutes in both directions. Customers will continue to experience delays in both directions.

Attention Red Line customers. Your commute this morning will be severely impacted due to water intrusion affecting signals outside Van Ness. We apologize for this inconvience as our crews continue to address this matter. Please allow extra time for travel.”

One reader writes: (more…)

Bad(ish) News/Good(ish) Metro News

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Reminder: Red Line summer construction starts (Monday) at 5 a.m.! 🔴🧵

Free shuttles replace trains between North Bethesda & Friendship Heights. Dedicated bus-only lanes along MD 355 (Rockville Pike/Wisconsin Ave) will help get customers to their destinations faster in Montgomery County.

Free shuttle buses will replace trains at the following stations: Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda.

During this period, Red Line trains will operate every six minutes during the daytime and every ten minutes during late night service in two segments:

Between Shady Grove and North Bethesda
Between Friendship Heights and Glenmont”

And for those who’ve joined the cult of metro, rejoice!

“July 6, we’re reopening our restocked “50 Years of Metro” pop-up shop with more of select items

Restocked merch: (more…)

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