John Matthews
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON — And you thought the days of Metro “Safetrack-style” station closings were over.
Metro suspended Red Line service between Silver Spring and Fort Totten on Saturday, and will keep that stretch closed through Sunday December 10th while it replaces a mainline interlocking, a location where trains cross from one track to the other.
Metro says the work was scheduled between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays when ridership is lighter.
During the closing, the Silver Spring and Fort Totten stations will remain open, while the Takoma station remains closed. Free shuttle buses will be available to bridge the gap for customers with no other travel alternatives. Metro advises customers to allow additional travel time and expect some crowding as trains will arrive less frequently than normal.
Metro reminds Red Line customers of major capital improvement project starting Saturday, Nov 25 – Sunday, Dec 10 https://t.co/wf0HoVR5el #wmata pic.twitter.com/lCCL5ZP64M
— Metro (@wmata) November 22, 2017
SERVICE INFORMATION
Weekdays:
Red Line trains will operate in two segments:
Glenmont – Silver Spring every 12 minutes
Shady Grove – Fort Totten every 10 minutes (every 5 minutes between Grosvenor and NoMa-Gallaudet during weekday peak periods)
Takoma Station closed. No parking available. The Park & Ride lot, Kiss & Ride and all metered spaces will be closed to the public.
After 9:30 p.m. trains will operate every 15 minutes.
Weekends of November 25-26 and December 9-10:
Red Line trains will operate in two segments:
Glenmont – Silver Spring every 12 minutes Saturdays; 15 minutes Sundays
Shady Grove – Fort Totten every 12 minutes Saturdays; 15 minutes Sundays (every 6-8 minutes between Shady Grove and NoMa-Gallaudet U)
On the weekend of December 2-3, the work zone will be extended to Glenmont to accommodate the installation of radio communication cables and additional preventive maintenance. Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen and Silver Spring will also be closed. Limited free shuttle buses will be available between the closed stations. Customers traveling between Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen and Silver Spring stations should also consider using regular Y- or Q-line service along Georgia Avenue.
Additional information and travel alternatives can be found at wmata.com on the upcoming track work page or for assistance customers may call Metro Customer Service at 202-637-7000.
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