The following is a March 22, 2021 news release from Metro: Metro today announced free shuttle bus service and other travel alternatives to help customers begin planning for this summer’s closure of four Green and Yellow line stations scheduled for reconstruction. Starting Saturday, May 29 through Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Prince George’s […]
Metro to reopen 15 stations, reallocate bus service to address crowding, starting Sunday, June 28
The following is a June 22, 2020 press release from Metro: Metro today announced that 15 rail stations that had been closed as part of the transit agency’s Covid-19 response will reopen on Sunday, June 28. In addition, beginning Monday, June 29, buses will be added to the system’s 14 busiest bus lines to provide […]
Washington DC Metro Weekend Service Information for April 18-19, 2020
Washington, DC Metro track work information is available to help visitors and riders plan ahead for weekend travel changes. Metro is investing in the reconstruction of its Metrorail system, and track work is expected on most weekends. Weekly updates are provided to inform travelers which lines are affected. This is a weekly press release provided […]
Weekend: Metro to again run limited bus, rail service for essential travel only
April 2, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: As it has the past two weekends, Metro will operate significantly reduced rail and bus service on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, maintaining a core network of 27 “lifeline” bus routes and providing twice-hourly rail service on all lines for the region’s […]
Metro to Close Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery Stations to Prevent Cherry Blossom Travel
March 19, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: Metro today announced the closures of Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery stations, effective 5 p.m. today, to discourage the use of Metrorail for recreational visits to view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin. Metro is open for ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY to maintain regional mobility for hospital staff, government officials, and […]
Airport, Metro, and Amtrak Travel Information Concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are providing the following links to Metro, Amtrak and the three local airports’ responses to the virus. Please check these links for current updates and information. Metro:Metro takes additional steps, coordinates with public health authorities on COVID-19 Amtrak:Amtrak Coronavirus Update Reagan National Airport:Reagan National Airport […]
Washington, DC Metro Platform Reconstruction Information for Summer 2019
From Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority: Starting Saturday, May 25, 2019 the six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed for full platform reconstruction and major station improvements. To expedite construction and minimize customer inconvenience, the following stations will remain closed through Sunday, September 8, 2019. Braddock Rd […]
Metro service information for Thanksgiving weekend, November 22-25, 2018
The following is a news release from Metro: During Thanksgiving weekend, November 22 – 25, Metro will operate on the following schedule: Thanksgiving Day Metrorail: Trains will run on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day with no scheduled track work. The system will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. Off-peak fares will […]
Metro to run additional service Tuesday for Capitals victory parade
The following is a press release from Metro: “Metrorail will operate rush-hour service levels throughout the day Tuesday to accommodate thousands of fans expected for the Capitals’ victory parade in Downtown DC. On Tuesday, the rail system will open at 5 a.m. with regular morning rush hour service. However, instead of scaling back during the […]
Metro Announces Temporary Detour: 2017 March for Life, January 27
The following is a press release from Metro: Friday, January 27, 2017 | 12:00 p.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. (Updated 1/26/2017) Routes Affected: 30N, 30S, 32, 33, 34, 36, 52, 54, 64, 70, 74, 79, P6, S2 and S4 Due to the 2017 March for Life, routes listed above will detour or shorten. Customers should expect delays and are […]