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From WMATA:

“Metro will be unable to restore train service at four Orange Line stations that had been expected to reopen this morning: Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church and East Falls Church. The change in service plan is due to weather-related damage and icing issues with the electrified third rail that were discovered overnight as test trains were run on the line. Specifically, test trains were unable to move through the area reliably and maintain third-rail power to sustain service.

Metro’s priority is ensuring that trains in passenger service are able to operate safely and reliably.

Orange Line service is running between Ballston and New Carrollton every 12 minutes. Affected Orange Line customers in Virginia should use Ballston Station until further notice.

Metro apologizes for the inconvenience and is working restore service to these stations–as well as five Silver Line stations–as soon as possible.”

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From WMATA:

“Metro will restore aboveground service between Union Station and Glenmont on the Red Line, between Ballston and New Carrollton on the Orange Line, and between Fort Totten and Branch Avenue on the Green Line as of 11 a.m. today.

Trains are currently running every 20-25 minutes, and the system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25. Metro will announce the opening of additional Metrorail segments as they are clear of ice and snow.”

For the Bus:

“In addition to the “lifeline service” routes previously announced on Metrobus, the B30 route (Greenbelt-BWI) and the 5A route (L’Enfant Plaza-Dulles) will begin operating at 12 p.m. today. Riders should note that although the B30 will run to Greenbelt Station, Metrorail service remains suspended at Greenbelt.

Buses will operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.

A complete list of the Metrobus lifeline service operating at 12 p.m. today:

District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, S4, U8, V4, X2
Maryland: C4, B30, D12, K6, P12, Q2, Y2, Z8
Virginia: 5A, 16A, 16E, 28A

Many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts. Fares will not be charged on Metrobus today.”

From WMATA:

“Metro today announced the restoration of limited service on Metrorail and Metrobus as the region digs out from the historic Blizzard of 2016.

The Metrorail system will open at 7 a.m. with limited underground service on the Red, Orange and Green lines as follows:

• Orange Line: Ballston to Eastern Market only
• Red Line: Medical Center to Union Station only
• Green Line: Fort Totten to Anacostia only

At the start of service, trains will run every 20-25 minutes. Service levels may be upgraded as conditions allow. The system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25.

For your safety, travel only if necessary. Check wmata.com before starting your trip or sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated service information by email or text message.

• Metrobus service will operate Monday from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on “Lifeline Service,” meaning SERVICE WILL BE LIMITED TO 22 ROUTES ONLY. Additionally, many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts.
• Buses will operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.
• Fares will not be charged on Metrobus on Monday, January 25.

The Lifeline Service bus routes are as follows. Note that these buses will operate on Snow Emergency Routes only:

• District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, P12, S4, U8, X2
• Maryland: C4, D12, K6, Q2, V4, Y2, Z8
• Virginia: 16A, 16E, 28A

IMPORTANT: Service changes are possible due to road conditions. Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates.”

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News of Car2Go’s suspension of service was a shock to the system but now it’s getting really real. From WMATA:

“Metro today announced major service changes and suspensions on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess in advance of a potentially historic blizzard affecting the National Capital Region. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Metro service area from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning, and the effects of the storm are expected to impact the region into early next week. (more…)