WASHINGTON — Metro riders will find a smaller railroad this weekend. Planned track work will close two Green Line stations on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, and trim service on five lines across the system, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
The Green Line takes the biggest hit. College Park-U of Md and Greenbelt will be closed both days, and trains will run only between Branch Avenue and Hyattsville Crossing.
Free shuttle buses will cover the gap. Express buses will run between Greenbelt and Hyattsville Crossing, and local buses will stop at Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md and Hyattsville Crossing. Green Line trains will run every 10 minutes, with extra service added for weekend events, Metro said.
Two other lines end short of their usual terminals. Blue Line trains will run only between Franconia-Springfield and Foggy Bottom-GWU, and Yellow Line trains only between Huntington and Mt Vernon Square.
Downtown, Orange and Silver line trains will single-track between McPherson Square and Smithsonian, with 20 minutes between trains on both lines. Silver Line trains will also run only between Ashburn and Downtown Largo.
The work behind the changes includes preparation for winter construction on the Green Line. On the Orange and Silver lines, crews will remove fasteners and studs, realign a curve, perform thermite welding and rehabilitate grout pads, according to Metro’s planned track work schedule.
Metrorail opens at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday service runs until 2 a.m., and Sunday service ends at midnight. Riders with questions can call or text 202-GO-METRO (202-466-3876).