[RP TownTalk] Metro Update: Metro announces important changes to SafeTrack schedule

[Jessica Barnes]

Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld announced yesterday several
adjustments to the remaining SafeTrack surge schedule to allow for the
completion of additional work on crossover tracks, address new safety
recommendations and account for the impact of extreme heat, humidity and
other weather impacts.

 

The changes announced yesterday will affect the dates and sequence of the
remaining SafeTrack surges. In mid-September, Wiedefeld will announce
additional changes to surge projects that were originally scheduled for
October and later. The following SafeTrack surge changes were announced:

 

Surge #7  Twinbrook - Shady Grove

 

.         Date change: This surge, which is currently underway, will be
extended through the end of Sunday, August 21. On weekdays, Red Line trains
will single track at all times between Shady Grove and Twinbrook.

.         New weekend shutdown: On Saturday, August 20, and Sunday, August
21, free shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Grosvenor and
Shady Grove to complete necessary switch rehabilitation work. As a result,
White Flint, Twinbrook, Rockville and Shady Grove stations will be closed.

 

Surge #8  Franconia-Springfield - Van Dorn Street

 

.         Date change: This surge will now begin on Saturday, August 27, and
continue through the end of the day, Sunday, September 11. On weekdays, Blue
Line trains will single track at all times between Franconia-Springfield and
Van Dorn Street stations.

.         New weekend shutdowns: Surge #8 will now include three consecutive
weekend shutdowns where free shuttle buses replace trains along segments of
the Blue Line to complete necessary switch rehabilitation work:

o    August 27-28 - Buses replace trains between Franconia-Springfield and
Van Dorn Street. Franconia-Springfield Station will be closed.

o    September 3-5 (including Labor Day) - Buses replace trains between
Franconia-Springfield and King Street. Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn
Street stations will be closed.

o    September 10-11 - Buses replace trains between Franconia-Springfield
and Van Dorn Street. Franconia-Springfield Station will be closed.

 

Surge #9  Vienna - West Falls Church 

 

.         Date change: This surge will now begin on Thursday, September 15,
and continue through the end of the day Wednesday, October 26. On weekdays,
Orange Line trains will single track at all times between Vienna and West
Falls Church.

.         New weekend shutdowns: Surge #9 will now include four consecutive
weekend shutdowns where free shuttle buses replace trains along segments of
the Orange Line to complete necessary switch rehabilitation work:

o    September 24-25 - Buses replace trains between Vienna and East Falls
Church. Vienna, Dunn Loring and West Falls Church stations will be closed.

o    October 1-2 - Buses replace trains between Vienna and East Falls
Church. Vienna, Dunn Loring and West Falls Church stations will be closed.

o    October 8-9 - Buses replace trains between Vienna and West Falls
Church. Vienna and Dunn Loring stations will be closed.

o    October 15-16 - Buses replace trains between Vienna and West Falls
Church. Vienna and Dunn Loring stations will be closed.

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For information about the SafeTrack program, service impacts and travel
alternatives, visit  <http://wmata.com/rail/safetrack.cfm?>
wmata.com/safetrack. Updated SafeTrack schedule information for surges 10-15
will be announced in mid-September.   

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We know that this track work will impact you and your organization, and we
want you to be as prepared as possible. Please forward this information
along to others who may be affected in your organization so that they may
plan appropriately. Updated information will continue to be posted on
Metro's website ( <http://www.WMATA.com> wmata.com). 

 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. I will send you
additional information as it becomes available.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lisa Schooley

External Relations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

 

Email:  <mailto:lschooley at wmata.com> lschooley at wmata.com

Direct line: (202) 962-1754

 

 

 

Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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