photo by Jim Havard
From WMATA:
“Welcome news for customers who ride the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. As of Aug 1, trains will arrive every 15 minutes on weekdays, matching service on the Green and Yellow lines. For most customers, the wait for a train will be no longer than 5-8 minutes, as most stations are served by at least two if not all three lines. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“Red Line service info, as of 4:25pm:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Bus shuttles running every 7-10 min btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Update: “Red Line service update, as of 7/31, 6:30p:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness. Trains are running in two segments: (1) Glenmont-Farragut North & (2) Shady Grove-Van Ness
Update, 10:41pm: “Red Line Service Update: Crews have been working continuously to make repairs, so service is restored between Farragut North & Van Ness in time for your morning commute. In the event there are any issues, we’ll have at least 40 shuttle buses ready to operate every 7-10 min.”
Update, Red Line update, 8/1, 4:35a:
“Service remains temporarily suspended btwn Farragut North & Van Ness as crews continue repairs to the low-voltage cables from Saturday’s arcing incident
Shuttle buses will operate every 7-10 min between Farragut North & Van Ness” (more…)
Thanks to Bonnie for sending from the Orange Line.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
Thanks to Zoe for sharing: “This is so sad!!”
From Wikipedia:
“The North Bethesda station was opened on December 15, 1984, as White Flint (more…)
Thanks to Brent for sending: “LOL”
Gonna need a new calendar!
Metro lists the advisory for “Advisory Effective: 8/9/20 – 8/31/22”
Light at the end of the tunnel?
Thanks to Matt for sending last night: “Caught this little guy perfectly pacing his scurrying to match the speed of the Metro Center escalator, turning it into a mouse treadmill.”
The absolute must watch video: (more…)
photo by washingtonydc
Update: “At this time, we can report that an adult male suspect has been arrested for the stabbing that took place on the corner of First and Massachusetts Avenue NE at approximately 2:20pm today. All closures that were in place around the scene have reopened.” (more…)
photo by Paul Sirajuddin
From WMATA:
“Important service note: Due to the reduced number of railcars available for service, capacity on Metrorail will be less than previous Independence Days. That means customers should be prepared for longer lines to enter stations near the Mall after the fireworks, up to 60 minutes, and for crowding to occur. (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“The Metro Transit Police Department will equip officers with body worn cameras (BWC), adding a new tool to MTPD’s crime fighting initiatives. The program is designed to create an additional layer of transparency for sworn officers who protect Metro customers and employees.
MTPD is in the initial stages of developing the program, supported by a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of approximately $905,000. (more…)
photo by Phil
From WMATA:
“As people across the region prepare to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, Metro is also preparing to get people to and from July Fourth activities and fireworks. Trains will operate regular weekday service on all lines, with supplemental service on the Red Line and trains positioned throughout the system to provide extra capacity when needed.
Downtown where stations are served by multiple lines, as well as the Red Line, trains will arrive every 6-8 minutes. Off-peak fares will be in effect and parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities and garages.
Customers traveling to the National Mall are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional time post-fireworks due to large crowds expected to converge on stations after the event. L’Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian stations typically experience heavy volume and customer should consider alternate stations to avoid long lines.
Metrorail closes at midnight which should give people plenty of time if they want to allow the crowds to clear before leaving. (more…)