WMATA weekend trackwork on Red, Orange and Blue Lines
Written by jrood
From January 28-30, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will upgrade areas of track and the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project will continue construction activities on the Orange Line. This crucial work, which includes repairing rail fasteners and repairing tunnel leaks, is critical to maintain the railroad in a state of good repair and ensure reliable service. During the work, trains on the Red, Blue and Orange lines will be single-tracking from 10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28 to closing on Sunday, Jan. 30. Red Line Service: Metro will replace fasteners and repair tunnel leaks. As well as make track and station improvements that will help improve reliable service. Orange Line Service: Trains will use a single track while rail and insulators are replaced and the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project conducts major construction activities that will eventually connect the new rail line to the existing Metrorail system. Blue Line Service: Metro will replace concrete slabs underneath the rails to help ensure more reliable service and a state of good repair and perform maintenance work related to the Wilson Bridge Project.
