Metro reminds Red Line customers of major capital improvement project starting Saturday
Metro is reminding Red Line customers of a major capital improvement project starting Saturday, November 25, and continuing through Sunday, December 10. There will be no Red Line train service between Silver Spring and Fort Totten and the Takoma Station will be closed to replace a mainline interlocking, a location where trains cross from one track to the other.
The project, announced last spring, will impact 10 commuting days and was scheduled between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays when ridership is lighter.
During this time, limited free shuttle buses will replace trains between Silver Spring and Fort Totten for customers with no other travel alternatives. Customers should allow additional travel time and expect some crowding as trains will arrive less frequently than normal.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Weekdays:
- Red Line trains will operate in two segments:
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- Glenmont - Silver Spring every 12 minutes
- Shady Grove - Fort Totten every 10 minutes (every 5 minutes between Grosvenor and NoMa-Gallaudet during weekday peak periods)
- Takoma Station closed. No parking available. The Park & Ride lot, Kiss & Ride and all metered spaces will be closed to the public.
- After 9:30 p.m. trains will operate every 15 minutes.
- Red Line trains will operate in two segments:
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- Glenmont - Silver Spring every 12 minutes Saturdays; 15 minutes Sundays
- Shady Grove - Fort Totten every 12 minutes Saturdays; 15 minutes Sundays (every 6-8 minutes between Shady Grove and NoMa-Gallaudet U)
Additional information and travel alternatives can be found at wmata.com on the upcoming track work page or for assistance customers may call Metro Customer Service at 202-637-7000.