Major Weekend Track Work
Metro continues its accelerated effort to improve safety and reliability. In order to impact fewer customers, we sometimes use an approach to major weekend track work that involves temporarily closing individual stations or groups of stations and replacing trains with free shuttle buses. This approach allows Metro to complete rebuilding work faster and safer, while allowing trains outside of the work zones to operate with fewer delays.
During major track work, Metro employees and contractors work on multiple projects at the same time. Examples include:
- NTSB-recommended track circuit replacements
- Replacement of track ties
- Switch replacement or improvements
- Rail and fastener replacement and joint elimination for a smoother ride
- Third-rail repairs and upgrades
- Water and leak mitigation
- Station platform reconstruction
- Radio and cellular communication improvements
- Rail facility upgrades
- Station cleaning
While there will be delays and inconvenience associated with the critical work we're undertaking, please be assured that we will take all possible steps to minimize your inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding as we work to rebuild Metro.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule below. However, changes may be necessary due to weather, construction delays and other factors outside our control. This page will be updated as necessary.
For details about this weekend's track work, including minor projects that may impact your trip, view Metrorail advisories.
| Weekend | Line | Impact | Stations Closed | Work Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22 - June 23, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Rhode Island Ave and Forest Glen | Brookland, Fort Totten (Red Line only), Takoma, Silver Spring | Communications upgrades, rail renewal and joint elimination |
| July 6 - July 7, 2013 |
 
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Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & Cheverly/Benning Road | Minnesota Ave, Deanwood | Tie renewal, platform reconstruction, grout pad rehabilitation |
| July 13 - July 14, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between NoMa & Silver Spring | Rhode Island Ave, Brookland, Fort Totten (Red Line platform), Takoma | Tie renewal, tamping, joint elimination, Maryland State Highway bridge project |
| July 27 - July 28, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Vienna & Ballston | Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, East Falls Church | Testing associated with Silver Line project |
| August 3 - August 4, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & Cheverly/Benning Road | Minnesota Ave, Deanwood | Platform reconstruction |
| August 17 - August 18, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Takoma & Forest Glen | Silver Spring | |
| August 24 - August 25, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between NoMa & Fort Totten | Rhode Island Ave, Brookland | |
| August 24 - August 25, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Vienna & Ballston | Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, East Falls Church | |
| August 31 - September 2, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Rhode Island Ave & Forest Glen | Brookland, Takoma, Silver Spring (No Red Line at Fort Totten) | |
| September 7 - September 8, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between West Falls Church & Ballston | East Falls Church | |
| September 7 - September 8, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Judiciary Square & Rhode Island Ave | Union Station, NoMa-Gallaudet | |
| September 21 - September 22, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Greenbelt & College Park | Greenbelt | |
| September 28 - September 29, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Takoma & Glenmont | Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring | |
| October 5 - October 6, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa-Gallaudet | Farragut North, Judiciary Square, Union Station (No Red Line at Metro Center or Gallery Pl) | |
| October 12 - October 13, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Stadium-Armory & New Carrollton | Minnesota Ave, Deanwood, Cheverly, Landover, New Carrollton | NOTE: Trains will operate on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct 14. |
| October 19 - October 20, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between NoMa-Gallaudet & Takoma | Rhode Island Ave, Brookland (No Red Line at Fort Totten) | |
| October 26 - October 27, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Archives & Navy Yard/Pentagon | Waterfront (No Green/Yellow trains at L'Enfant Plaza) | |
| November 2 - November 3, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Federal Triangle & Eastern Market | Smithsonian, Federal Center SW, Capitol South (No Blue/Orange trains at L'Enfant Plaza) | |
| November 9 - November 11, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Shady Grove & Twinbrook | Shady Grove, Rockville | |
| December 7 - December 8, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Braddock Road & Pentagon City | Reagan National Airport, Crystal City | |
| December 14 - December 15, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Pentagon City & Arlington Cemetery/L'Enfant Plaza | Pentagon | |
| December 14 - December 15, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Greenbelt & College Park | Greenbelt | |
| December 21 - December 22, 2013 |
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Buses replace trains between Foggy Bottom & Court House/Pentagon | Rosslyn, Arlington Cemetery |
