photo by Barbara Krawcowicz
From WMATA:
“Metro is reminding Orange Line riders to plan ahead for scheduled track work on May 7-8 and May 15-16, as construction crews prepare for this summer’s planned closure of five Orange Line stations east of Stadium-Armory from May 28-September 5, 2022. In coordination with the work for the Platform Improvement Project, Metro will also repair several aerial structures on this portion of the Orange Line and install station improvements. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
From WMATA:
“Metro will increase service on the Green and Yellow lines beginning Monday, May 2, to meet ridership demand as more railcars become available.
Beginning Monday, train frequencies will increase from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes on the Green and Yellow lines, meaning stations serviced by both lines – from Greenbelt to L’Enfant Plaza – will see trains every seven to eight minutes. (more…)
photo by Elvert Barnes
“Dear PoPville,
Do you happen to know why the Green/Yellow line always starts and stops between U St. and Columbia Heights? It doesn’t seem to do that at any other station but I take the train almost every day and it’s consistently stopping and starting there.”
From WMATA:
“Effective immediately, Metro will make masks optional on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess for its customers. Masks also will be optional for Metro employees. This change comes as a result of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) suspending enforcement, while the Biden Administration reviews a federal judge’s ruling.
“Our mask mandate has been based on federal guidance,” said General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Wiedefeld. “We will continue to monitor this situation as it unfolds, but masks will be optional on Metro property until further notice.”
Metro encourages its customers to make decisions that are in their best interests. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.”
Thanks to Cory for sending the heads up at 8:48am: “delays on the red line at friendship heights due to a track inspection. Fire crews just showed up. Not sure what the cause is, been waiting on the platform for more than 25 minutes” (more…)
From WMATA: “On Saturday, March 26, about 262,000 trips were taken on @Metrorailinfo, the highest ridership recorded since the pandemic began. We’re glad you got out there to enjoy @CherryBlossFest, @RunRocknRoll Running Series, and more!”
Thanks to alainmenox for sharing: (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro’s Board of Directors today voted to approve a $4.5B package of service and construction projects that delivers affordability, service and safety as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget. Highlights include cheaper late-night and weekend fares, maintaining service improvements especially for bus customers, and funding for the Silver Line Phase 2 service and the Potomac Yard Station. The budget also funds Metro’s capital program which has improved safety and reliability across the system.
The budget supports the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic and provides more flexibility to customers that may no longer be commuting to work five days a week. Popular fare discounts implemented in 2021 will become permanent to keep Metro affordable as well as provide more frequent all-day service on bus and rail. (more…)
photo by Erin
From WMATA:
“Cherry Blossom season is back, and Metro will be doing its part to take visitors to see the famous blooms. Beginning Saturday, March 19, Metrorail will run more trains to increase weekend service with no daytime track work scheduled for four consecutive weeks. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“As Metro prepares for the opening of both the Silver Line Extension and Potomac Yard Station in 2022, the transit authority will also advance its intensive state of good repair program. This includes completion of the multi-year platform reconstruction effort at 20 outdoor rail stations and several large-scale construction projects, including a major rehabilitation of the Yellow Line’s Potomac River tunnel and bridge crossing.
Metro will soon introduce new service on the Silver Line – including six new rail stations, 12 miles of track, and a new rail yard. And this summer, platform reconstruction and station improvements will be underway on the eastern end of the Orange Line.
In September, the construction of new tracks to connect the future Potomac Yard Station to the mainline tracks will be completed, along with performance and safety testing required prior to the start of service. The station is expected to open this fall.
A major rehab of the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge will begin concurrently in September. Metro’s chief engineer has identified the steel-lined tunnel near L’Enfant Plaza as the agency’s top structural priority, with repairs needed to stop water intrusion and strengthen the tunnel lining. (more…)