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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 | May 23 |
 
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Due to Platform Improvement Project, no Blue Line service. Silver Line trains will pass through Addison Rd Station without stopping. | Arlington Cemetery and Addison Rd | Platform Improvement Project |
| Mar 1 | Mar 4 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Van Ness and Friendship Heights | None | Cable installation |
| Mar 1 | Mar 4 |
 
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Fort Totten and Prince George's Plaza. | None | Fire system upgrades |
| Mar 6 | Mar 7 |
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Single tracking between Van Ness and Friendship Heights | None | Cable installation |
| Mar 6 | Mar 7 |
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Single tracking between Pentagon City and L'Enfant Plaza | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Mar 8 | Mar 11 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Twinbrook | None | Cable installation |
| Mar 8 | Mar 11 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Fort Totten and Prince George's Plaza. | None | Fire system upgrades |
| Mar 13 | Mar 14 |
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Shutdown between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Shady Grove | White Flint, Twinbrook, Rockville, Shady Grove | Switch replacement |
| Mar 13 | Mar 14 |
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Single tracking at Franconia-Springfield | None | Switch replacement |
| Mar 15 | Mar 18 |
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After 8 p.m. single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon | None | Cable replacement |
| Mar 15 | Mar 18 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Twinbrook | None | Cable installation |
| Mar 15 | Mar 28 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Mt Vernon Sq and L'Enfant Plaza | None | Fastener renewal |
| Mar 20 | Mar 21 |
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Single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon | None | Cable replacement |
| Mar 25 | Mar 28 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Medical Center and Grosvenor | None | Leak mitigation |
| Mar 27 | Mar 28 |
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Single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon | None | Cable replacement |
| Mar 29 | Apr 1 |
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After 10 p.m., single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon | None | Cable replacement |
| Mar 29 | Apr 11 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard-Ballpark | None | Fastener renewal |
| Apr 2 | Apr 15 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly | None | Cable installation |
| Apr 3 | Apr 4 |
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Single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon | None | Cable replacement |
| Apr 10 | Apr 11 |
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Single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon | None | Cable replacement |
| Apr 17 | Apr 18 |
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Single tracking between Braddock Rd and National Airport | None | Potomac Yard construction |
| Apr 17 | Apr 18 |
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Shutdown between Fort Totten and Greenbelt | West Hyattsville, Prince George's Plaza, College Park, Greenbelt | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| Apr 17 | Apr 18 |
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Single tracking between Friendship Heights and Grosvenor-Strathmore | None | Switch replacement |
| Apr 24 | Apr 25 |
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Single tracking between Friendship Heights and Grosvenor-Strathmore | None | Switch replacement |
| Apr 24 | Apr 25 |
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Single tracking between Navy Yard-Ballpark and Anacostia | None | Cable installation |
| May 1 | May 2 |
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Shutdown between Fort Totten and Greenbelt | West Hyattsville, Prince George's Plaza, College Park and Greenbelt | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| May 1 | May 2 |
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Single tracking between Braddock Rd and National Airport | None | Potomac Yard construction |
| May 8 | May 9 |
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Single tracking between Braddock Rd and National Airport | None | Potomac Yard construction |