Photo by Eric P.
See the full report: Metro-GM-FY2022-Proposed-Budget (PDF)
The Washington Post reported:
“The drastic action is one of several deep cuts Metro officials say they will have to make to survive the next fiscal year as fare revenue forecasts appear bleak and Congress remains unable to reach an agreement on a coronavirus relief package that could include aid to transit agencies.”
Victoria writes: “What on earth is happening at Shaw metro??”
From Metro: “UPDATED: Green Line Delay: Train service suspended between Columbia Heights & Gallery Place due to a police investigation at Shaw-Howard. Shuttle buses requested.”
“Green Line Alert: Gallery Place: Due to a police investigation at Shaw-Howard, shuttle buses located at 7th & F Street.”
Updates when/if more is known.
Photo by Anne Paterson
From WMATA (Tuesday, Nov. 24th):
“Metro is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series railcars following a train-separation incident on the Red Line earlier today. The broad safety directive, recommended by Chief Safety Officer Theresa Impastato and immediately approved by General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld, is expected to take effect within hours and continue for an indefinite period of time while an investigation is underway.
The process of removing 6000-series cars began shortly after 2:30 p.m. and will take several hours to complete. (Customers traveling later today may notice 6000-series cars in service; however, all 6000-series cars are expected to be removed from passenger service tonight.)
The 6K suspension will remain in effect until investigators fully understand the underlying causes and contributing factors involved. (more…)
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Ryan asks: “Missed the memo about the park at Eastern Market Metro apparently. any insight?”
See lots of details and renderings from an October report here.
From Department of General Services:
“Eastern Market Metro Park project is the result of a 2013 community led Master Park Plan commissioned by Barracks Row Main Street that illustrated new public space improvements surrounding the Eastern Market Metro. (more…)
Photo by Phoebe C
From WMATA:
“During the weekend of October 31 through November 1, Metrorail will operate from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, serving 90 of 91 stations. Trains will run normal frequencies on the Green and Yellow lines, with service adjustments on the Blue, Orange, Silver and Red lines due to scheduled maintenance.
As a reminder, Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2 a.m. and clocks will roll back by one hour.” (more…)
From WMATA:
“What’s in a name? When it comes to Metro stations, a lot. Station names are important to riders finding their way on the system, and they foster a “sense of place,” often serving as the primary landmark and name for surrounding neighborhoods. However, if a Metro station name is no longer serving its intended purpose, a city or county can ask Metro to consider changing it.
Metro has received two formal requests–one from Fairfax County and one from Prince George’s County–to change the name of a Metro station within their jurisdiction. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
It is ongoing as I type and it is 3.10 am EST. How on earth can they have a permit for this? And how is it possible that this is the only hour this work can be done? Any recommendations on who to take it up with?”
Letter OP sent to WMATA:
“I am living in the Dupont Circle area where you have a canopy construction that goes on after midnight and into the morning and creates UNBEARABLE NOISE. (more…)
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“Red Line incident UPDATE: All customers safely escorted by emergency personnel from disabled train outside Union Station. 103 on board. Personnel working to move the 6000-series train to yard, undesired uncoupling occurred btwn cars 2 & 3 of 8. Investigation ongoing.” (more…)
Photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Metro will rebuild deteriorating outdoor platforms at Arlington Cemetery, Addison Road, and four Green Line stations north of Fort Totten next year, continuing its robust capital program to keep the system safe and reliable for the next generation of riders. To date, Metro’s Platform Improvement Project has completed full platform replacements at 10 stations — six on the Blue and Yellow lines and four on the Orange Line. Construction activity is currently underway at Reagan National Airport Station marking the project’s halfway point, leaving nine stations to be completed in 2021 and 2022.
The updated schedule is as follows: (more…)
Thanks to Mathew for sending on Friday.
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