Plan For Metro Delays This Evening, Too

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Plan For Metro Delays This Evening, Too

by Rachel Sadon in News on Mar 14, 2016 2:55 pm

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld has some advice for your evening commute: "If you have the ability to consider alternate travel options today, I encourage you to do so."

The track fire that caused massive delays throughout the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines this morning caused damage to cables that will need to be replaced. Rather than taking part of the system offline during the day, Wiedefeld has instructed that repairs begin at 9 p.m. tonight, when Metro will suspend service between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle entirely.

Until then, single tracking will be the name of the game unfortunate commute home. The Silver Line will continue only operating between Wiehle-Reston East and Ballston. And during the evening rush, Blue and Orange line trains going eastbound will skip the Farragut West and McPherson Square stations.

Here's the full schedule and Metro's suggestions:

◾Blue and Orange line trains will continue to share a single track between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle during the afternoon and evening hours. This will result in delays in both directions. You should consider travel alternates if possible, such as the Yellow Line between DC and Virginia or Metrobus options if available.

◾Silver Line trains will continue operating between Wiehle-Reston East and Ballston only. Customers should use Orange Line trains to complete their trip between Virginia and DC.

◾During the evening rush hour, Blue and Orange eastbound trains will skip Farragut West and McPherson Square to reduce delays. Listen for station announcements, check platform signs or sign up for MetroAlerts for details.

◾Starting at 9 p.m., all rail service will be suspended in both directions between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle to allow for repairs. Metro will provide shuttle bus service between the affected stations. Please allow additional travel time.

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