DC Metro Green Line Upgrades This Weekend
Metro replaces Green Line trains with buses between Hyattsville Crossing and Greenbelt
Metro Cuts Green Line Service for Weekend Work
Metro riders on the Green Line should plan for longer trips this weekend as shuttle buses replace trains between Hyattsville Crossing and Greenbelt stations. Transit officials announced the service changes Thursday for the December 7-8 weekend, affecting three Maryland stations. Orange and Silver line riders will also face delays from single-tracking between East Falls Church and West Falls Church.
Maintenance Work Requires Service Adjustments
The weekend service modifications are part of Metro's ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, according to the transit agency. Weekend work allows crews to perform necessary track maintenance during lower-ridership periods, officials said. Metro hasn't specified the exact nature of the maintenance work necessitating these service changes. Transit agencies typically conduct intensive maintenance during weekends to minimize disruption to weekday commuters who represent the bulk of ridership.
Three Stations Affected by Bus Replacement
The Green Line shuttle buses will serve all stations between Hyattsville Crossing and Greenbelt, requiring passengers to transfer from trains to buses at Hyattsville Crossing. Officials said riders should expect additional travel time for the bus segment. Meanwhile, the Orange and Silver lines will operate on a single track between East Falls Church and West Falls Church, meaning trains in both directions must share one track. Metro hasn't released estimates of how many passengers will be affected by the weekend service changes.
Changes Take Effect Saturday Morning
The service disruptions begin Saturday, December 7, and continue through Sunday, December 8, transit officials said. Metro typically provides several days' notice for weekend service changes through its social media channels and service alerts. Officials didn't specify what time the service changes will begin each day or when normal service will resume.
