Yesterday we shared some ‘Bad(ish) News/Good(ish) Metro News’ – welp, gonna upgrade that to straight up BAD. Thanks to G. for sharing from yesterday afternoon’s commute at Friendship Heights:
“got off the shuttle going south and that’s what it is” (video below): (more…)
From WMATA:
“Reminder: Red Line summer construction starts (Monday) at 5 a.m.! 🔴🧵
Free shuttles replace trains between North Bethesda & Friendship Heights. Dedicated bus-only lanes along MD 355 (Rockville Pike/Wisconsin Ave) will help get customers to their destinations faster in Montgomery County.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains at the following stations: Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda.
During this period, Red Line trains will operate every six minutes during the daytime and every ten minutes during late night service in two segments:
Between Shady Grove and North Bethesda
Between Friendship Heights and Glenmont”
And for those who’ve joined the cult of metro, rejoice!
“July 6, we’re reopening our restocked “50 Years of Metro” pop-up shop with more of select items
Restocked merch: (more…)
From WMATA:
“This summer, from July 6 through Sept. 6, Metro will conduct major construction on the Red Line, and trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights. Free Local and Express shuttle buses will replace rail service to and from Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda. (more…)
photo by angela n.
From WMATA:
“UPDATE: Red Line: No longer single tracking. Customers will experience residual delays in both directions following an earlier cracked rail at Dupont Circle.”
Initial reports starting around 5am: (more…)
From WMATA:
“This weekend on the Red Line, trains will single track between Dupont Circle & Van Ness stations as our team repairs concrete, water leaks, and (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending from Union Station. WMATA had reported problems at Wheaton and Glenmont but hopefully things back on track (intended!) soon. (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Weekend track work: Buses replace trains between Medical Center and Van Ness on Red Line
On Saturday and Sunday, the Red Line will operate in two segments between Shady Grove and Medical Center and between Van Ness and Glenmont due to track maintenance.
Shuttle buses replace trains between Medical Center and Van Ness.
Crews will be replacing a switch in the area. (more…)
photo by Megan Gamble
Thanks to Megan for sharing: “Took me 45 minutes to get between Gallery Place and Dupont Circle only to have the up escalator broken.”
WMATA reported: “Red Line: Expect major delays in both directions as trains single track between Van Ness and Farragut North because of a cracked rail outside Cleveland Park. Some Shady Grove-bound trains will turn back at Farragut North to minimize train traffic.”
WMATA GM Randy Clarke wrote: (more…)
From WMATA:
“During the weekend of March 9 and March 10, Free shuttle buses will replace trains on the Red Line between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights for repairs to the aerial structure and additional maintenance work. Two stations – Medical Center and Bethesda – will be closed. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro has announced plans for major capital construction over the next three years to modernize the Metrorail system, improve safety and reliability, and maintain a state of good repair. Planned closures are scheduled between summer 2024 and summer 2026, with additional construction planned over the winter holidays.
Beginning in early June, (more…)