Planned Metrorail Track Work
Metro has transitioned to a new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work. Overnight and weekend hours will be used for enhanced preventive maintenance including cable testing to prevent smoke and fire incidents, stray current testing, trackbed cleaning, switch maintenance, torqueing (tightening fasteners, joint nuts and bolts) to eliminate excessive strain on infrastructure, and track geometry work to ensure the correct rail alignment.
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 wmata.com/weekend.
| Start | End | Line | Impact | Stations Closed | Work Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | Oct 22 |
 
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Shutdown between Reagan National Airport and Franconia-Springfield/Huntington | Braddock Rd, King St-Old Town, Eisenhower Ave, Huntington, Van Dorn St, Franconia-Springfield | Potomac Yard Station Construction and Yellow Line Tunnel and Bridge Rehabilitation Project |
| Sep 30 | Oct 2 |
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Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. single tracking between Fort Totten and Prince George's Plaza | None | Track maintenance |
| Oct 1 | Oct 2 |
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From opening until 12 p.m., single tracking between Greenbelt and College Park | None | Track maintenance |
| Oct 1 | Oct 2 |
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Single tracking between Silver Spring and Forest Glen | None | Leak mitigation |
| Oct 3 | Oct 6 |
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After 10 p.m., single trcking between Silver Spring and Forest Glen | None | Leak mitigation |
| Oct 15 | Oct 16 |
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Shutdown between Medical Center and Grosvenor | None | Aerial structure repairs |
| Oct 17 | Oct 20 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Fort Totten and Silver Spring | None | Switch replacment |
| Oct 22 | Oct 23 |
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Shutdown between Medical Center and Grosvenor | None | Aerial structure repairs |
| Oct 23 | May 31 |
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No Yellow Line Service. Stations will be served by the Blue and Green Lines | None | Yellow Line Tunnel and Bridge Rehabilitation Project |
| Oct 24 | Oct 27 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Fort Totten and Silver Spring | None | Switch replacement |