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“This week, customers may notice doors opening faster on some Red Line trains”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Beau Finley

From WMATA:

“This week, customers may notice doors opening faster on some Red Line trains when they stop at stations. On Wednesday, Metro will begin certifying operators who have been trained to use Metro’s Auto Doors function.

The feature enables doors to open automatically when the train stops at the platform. Not only is it safer and more reliable, but it also eliminates the delay of operators manually opening the doors.

Currently, operators are required to open and close train doors manually. (more…)

“Metro will make repairs to elevated tracks over multiple weekend closures impacting stations on the Blue Orange and Silver lines”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by cletuswilson

From WMATA:

“Metro will begin major work this weekend to repair the aerial structures outside Stadium-Armory where the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines intersect. The elevated structures are showing signs of aging after decades of wear and exposure and will undergo repairs during five weekend closures through the end of the year. Work will take place over four weekends between Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 12, with an additional weekend closure in December.

Metro has more than 150 elevated structures supporting nearly 20 miles of track, some now nearly 50 years old. The stretch between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road is one of 11 bridges and aerial structures identified by Metro in significant need of rehabilitation and repair.

To accomplish this work, buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 14 – 15, continuing the following weekend Oct. 21 – 22. Crews will return to the same location in December. The work will move to the Blue and Silver lines only, between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road the weekends of Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11- 12.

During the closures, (more…)

“A bus bridge has been established from Dupont Circle to Gallery Place via Farragut North and Metro Center.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Dupont Circle 8:57am photo by Scott

From WMATA:

“Red Line Customers: Trains are single tracking between Farragut North and Judiciary Square due to an immobile train. Expect delays in both directions with trains running every 15 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. (more…)

“Normal Sunday service for most lines and three-minute delays for customers traveling around National Airport”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

From WMATA:

“While Metro continues to inspect the oldest railcars in its fleet to ensure brake discs are properly bolted on all wheels, trains will operate near normal Sunday service for all customers with trains arriving every 8-12 minutes on all but the Blue and Yellow lines.

Track repairs are expected to be finished in time for Monday morning’s commute. Today, Blue and Yellow line customers will be served by trains every 15 minutes instead of every 12 minutes as crews continue to restore tracks damaged at National Airport by Friday’s derailed train that struck a brake disc on the tracks. (more…)

Huzzah!! “All is not lost. New lost and found policy expands items Metro will hold to return to customers”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by washingtonydc

Ed. Note: As the current point person, de facto, for metro’s lost and found items – I most welcome this updated policy!!

From WMATA:

“Left something on Metro and need to get it back? If it ends up at Metro’s lost and found, you may be in luck. Metro will now keep a wider list of lost items left behind on trains, buses, at stations, and other Metro facilities.

The new policy, updates changes made due to pandemic-related budget constraints in 2021 that restricted Metro’s lost and found storage to wallets and electronics such as phones, tablets, laptops, and cameras only.

In addition to these items, Metro’s lost and found department will now work to also reunite customers with lost keys, glasses, backpacks, headphones, luggage, and purses. (more…)

Metro plans full-scale security exercise at Capitol South Station, Sunday (Sept. 17)

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Capitol South Station. The exercise will simulate a real-life security threat to test operational coordination, communications, and response between law enforcement agencies.

During this time, the Capitol South Station will be closed from opening until approximately 2 p.m. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW. (more…)

“Weekend track work and maintenance on the Red Line to close four stations”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“This weekend, Sept. 16 – 17, Metro will close four stations on the Red Line to perform track work in the interlocking, where the two tracks intersect and is critical to maintaining safe reliable service. To accommodate this work the Shady Grove, Rockville, Twinbrook, and North Bethesda stations will be closed, with free shuttle buses replacing trains. (more…)

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