Weekend trackwork: buses replace trains between Rhode Island Ave and Takoma

Published: 06/25/2025

On Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29, free shuttle buses replace trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma stations. There will be no Red Line service at Fort Totten Station and Brookland-CUA Station. There will be Normal Service frequencies between Shady Grove and Rhode Island Avenue stations and between Takoma and Glenmont stations.

Small map depicting Free Shuttle Service June 28-29 between Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma Stations on the Red Line

On the Red Line, crews will be renewing switches and crossties. They will also be replacing fence and chain markers, fiber-optic cables, and electrical equipment.

Service Information

Red Line: Free shuttle buses replace trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma. No Red Line service at Fort Totten Station and Brookland-CUA Station closed. Normal Service frequencies between Shady Grove and Rhode Island Avenue stations and between Takoma and Glenmont stations.

Silver Line: Normal Service

Blue Line: Normal Service

Green Line: Normal Service

Yellow Line: Normal Service

Orange Line: Normal Service

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