Metro to Begin Restoring 7000-Series Trains to Service
Metro yesterday announced that following approval from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC), the agency will begin restoring its 7000-series trains back to service.
Metro: Reduced Service Levels to Continue Through December 31
Metro yesterday announced that it would continue to operate at reduced service levels through at least December 31.
Metro: Reduced Service Levels to Continue Through November 30
Metro has announced that it would continue to operate at reduced service levels through at least November 30.
Metro: Red Line Service Has Improved
Metro today announced that Metrorail service has improved on the Red Line with trains arriving every 12 minutes, down from 15 minutes.
County Installing Protected Intersection
The Transportation Engineering Division of the county’s Department of Transportation is installing a protected intersection, the third in Montgomery County, at the corner of Fenton St. & Cameron St. in downtown Silver Spring.
Federal Face Mask Requirement on Public Transportation Remains in Place
The county’s Department of Transportation is reminding residents that while the county has lifted its mask mandate for most public indoor facilities, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirement for face coverings on all public transportation remains in place until at least January 18, 2022, and pertains to all forms of public transportation in the county.
Metro to Continue Reduced Service Through November 15
Metro today announced that reduced Metrorail service will continue through November 15. Trains will continue operating every 15-20 minutes on the Red Line and every 30-40 minutes on all other lines.
Metro to Continue Reduced Service
Metro today announced that reduced Metrorail service will continue next week and through at least October 31, due to the 7000 series fleet being temporarily removed from service.
MCDOT Installing HAWK Beacon
The Traffic Division of the county’s Department of Transportation is installing a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK beacon, at the intersection of Fenton St. and Roeder Rd. in downtown Silver Spring.