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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7 | Dec 25 |
 
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Platform Improvement Project One track closed at Reagan National Airport; remaining two tracks open. No impact to service. |
None | Platform reconstruction |
| Nov 27 | Nov 29 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Nov 28 | Nov 29 |
 
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Single tracking between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon/Arlington Cemetery | None | Grout pad and fastener renewal |
| Nov 30 | Dec 3 |
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After 10 p.m. single track between Federal Center SW and Eastern Market | None | Structural maintenance |
| Dec 5 | Dec 6 |
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Single tracking between Forest Glen and Wheaton | None | Platform edge lighting replacement |
| Dec 5 | Dec 6 |
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Shutdown between Spring Hill and Wiehle-Reston East | Wiehle-Reston East | Silver Line Phase 2 tie in |
| Dec 5 | Dec 6 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Dec 7 | Dec 14 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Fort Totten and Prince George's Plaza | None | Fire system upgrades |
| Dec 7 | Dec 10 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Federal Center Sw and Eastern Market | None | Structural maintenance |
| Dec 12 | Dec 13 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Dec 20 | Jan 3 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Dec 21 | Dec 23 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Prince George's Plaza and College Park-U of Md | None | Fire system upgrades |
| Dec 22 | Dec 23 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Friendship Heights and Medical Center | None | Drainage pumping system rehabilitation |
| Dec 27 | Jan 3 |
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After 10 p.m. single tracking between Prince George's Plaza and College Park-U of Md | None | Fire system upgrades |
| Jan 9 , 2021 | Jan 10 , 2021 |
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Single tracking between Addison Rd and Morgan Blvd | None | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| Jan 9 , 2021 | Jan 10 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Jan 30 , 2021 | Jan 31 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Jan 30 , 2021 | Jan 31 , 2021 |
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Shutdown Arlington Cemetery | Arlington Cemetery | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| Jan 30 , 2021 | Jan 31 , 2021 |
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Single tracking between Addison Rd and Morgan Blvd | None | Platform Improvement Project site preparation |
| Jan 30 , 2021 | Jan 31 , 2021 |
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Single tracking between Pentagon City and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | None | Grout pad rehabilitation |
| Feb 6 , 2021 | Feb 7 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Feb 20 , 2021 | Feb 21 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Feb 27 , 2021 | Feb 28 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Mar 6 , 2021 | Mar 7 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |
| Mar 13 , 2021 | Mar 14 , 2021 |
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Shutdown between Franconia-Springfield and King St-Old Town | Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St | Signal system upgrades |