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Friday, April 27, 2012

What's Up With the Metro: April 27 - April 29

A look at what you need to know about Metro this weekend.

Taking the Metro to get around this weekend? Here’s what to expect. Metro's massive rebuilding effort will continue over the weekend of April 27-29 on the Red and Blue lines.  The work will begin at 10 p.m. Friday, April 27, and continue through system closing on Sunday, April 29. Here is a summary of the work:

Friday, March 23, 2012

Metrorail News: The Cherry Blossom Edition

No weekend track work is scheduled while the blossoms are at their peak around the Tidal Basin.

Metro's rigorous schedule of weekend track work will take a break for the next several weeks to accommodate Metro riders heading downtown for cherry blossom viewing and festivities. Starting Saturday, March 24, there will be no scheduled weekend track work on the Metrorail system through Sunday, April 15, according to Metro's website. Weekend track work will not resume until Friday, April 20. And, there will be no midday track work during the weekdays between Monday, March 26, and Friday, April 13. During this time, "all scheduled track work will take place after 10 p.m.," Metro adds. "On average, Metro ridership increases by more than 15 percent during Cherry Blossom season, and weekend ridership can double to near-weekday levels if the …

Friday, December 16, 2011

What's Up With the Metro: Dec. 17- Dec. 18

A look at what you need to know about Metro this weekend.

Taking the Metro to get around this weekend? Here’s what to expect. This marks the final weekend of track work for the year. There will be no scheduled track work during the Christmas or New Year's holiday weekends. Red Line The most significant work of the weekend will take place on the Red Line, where crews will advance efforts to stabilize a water main that runs through the mezzanine level of Farragut North Station. The heavy construction work requires that one Red Line track be taken out of service between Dupont Circle and Judiciary Square for the safety of workers and customers. Orange Line Blue Line Green/Yellow Lines

Friday, November 4, 2011

What's Up With the Metro: Nov. 4- Nov. 6

A look at what you need to know about Metro this weekend.

Planning on catching the Metro to get around this weekend? Here’s what to expect. Red Line – 10 p.m. Friday through closing on Sunday Orange and Blue Line – 10 p.m. Friday through closing on Sunday

Friday, October 21, 2011

What's Up With the Metro: Oct. 21- Oct. 23

A look at what you need to know about Metro this weekend.

Planning on catching the Metro to get around this weekend? Here’s what to expect. Red Line – from 10 p.m., Friday through closing on Sunday Blue Line – 10 p.m. Friday through closing on Sunday Green and Yellow Lines – 10 p.m. Friday through closing on Sunday

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