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 2 | Aug 31 |
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Free shuttle buses replace trains between Branch Ave and Southern Ave | Naylor Road, Suitland, Branch Ave | Installing 102,000 linear feet of radio and ancillary fiber optic cable and more |
| Sep 6 | Sep 7 |
 
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Single tracking from Cheverly to New Carrollton | None | Grout pad renewal |
| Sep 8 | Sep 11 |
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After 10 p.m., trains single track between Ballston and East Falls Church | None | Prep for tie replacement |
| Sep 13 | Sep 14 |
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Single tracking between Ballston and East Falls Church | None | Tie replacement |
| Sep 20 | Sep 21 |
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Free shuttle buses replace trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Station | NoMa-Gallaudet U | Tie replacement |
| Sep 20 | Sep 21 |
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Trains single track between Cheverly and New Carrollton | None | Third rail maintenance |