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6 years
Follow @wmata and @Metrorailinfo for updated information on Metro service before, during and after #marchforourlivesDC . #MFOLDC #wmata
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Expect large crowds leaving March for our Lives - Archives & Federal Triangle have re-opened; use Gallery Place, L’Enfant Plaza as alternates. #wmata #MFOLDC #MarchForOurLivesDC
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4 years
@philmartinjr As we just saw this earlier today, what a perfect post to come across on #TBT 🚇 Thanks for allowing Metro to be a part of your journey and we wish you more success in the future! You’re certainly an inspiration to many! 👏👏 👏 -KP
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2 years
@ArchiTexty Hi Adam, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have submitted your tweet to our maintenance team for investigation. Have a great day. -RM
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6 years
Metro is now in @Capitals OT period with an extra hour of service sponsored by @MSE . Last train times below. Please be at Metro entrances by 12:25AM to ensure you make your train. If you are in line at that time, we WILL get you home. #ALLCAPS #WMATA
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9 months
Metrorail Systemwide Alert: Due to the extreme temperatures, all trains will operate 35mph on all above ground tracks. Delays possible.
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6 years
Metro announces extended late-night service for @Capitals Game 3, powered by @Exelon & @PepcoConnect . #wmata
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5 years
@MaggieDupree Good evening, and thank you for your message. We are sharing your feedback with the appropriate rail division, so that a supervisor is aware of your commendation. Have a great weekend! -KA
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5 years
@petersagal We are glad to hear that our station manager was able to assist you in your time of need Peter! Thanks for riding with us & enjoy your holiday weekend! -KP
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2 years
Post firework travel is underway. Smithsonian 🔵🟠⚪️ is currently being metered for crowding; approx 60-75 min wait to enter the station. Please walk to L’Enfant or Federal Triangle for entrance to the Metrorail system with little to no wait. #wmata
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8 years
Here's a map showing how Metrorail will operate on Monday morning. (Our thanks to @pdovak for creating it.) #wmata
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6 years
Full Red Line service has returned between Glenmont & Shady Grove; Rhode Island Ave and Brookland now open. Renewed track components and level boarding areas for all customers completed during the 45 day shutdown. #wmata
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3 years
⚠️ Metrorail is 1 hour from closing tonight - at 8pm - in response to local area curfews in effect. Some trains have already departed end-of-line stations. Please travel only if necessary & wear a face covering. No alternate service available. #wmata #maskup #keepon #dc #md #va
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7 years
Be prepared, system-wide delays possible due to extremely large crowds. SmartTrip cards must be used to enter/exit the system.
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9 years
Going to the @foofighters concert today? Check here for important information to make your trip easier http://t.co/aQeXIx1Elx #wmata
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5 years
We are aware of the images of smoke in the Rosslyn area. This incident is *not* Metro related. There is no impact to service. 4:23p #wmata
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3 years
Reminder! Beginning today, the following 11 stations are closed: Archives Arlington Cemetery Capitol South Farragut North Farragut West Federal Center SW Federal Triangle Judiciary Square McPherson Square Smithsonian Union Station
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7 months
Metrorail Systemwide Alert: We're currently operating frequent service through the central core of the system and will get you home tonight. #wmata
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4 months
UPDATED: Metrorail Systemwide Alert: Red Line construction is ending early. Normal service resumes Saturday, December 30th at 7am. Also, On New Year's Eve, December 31st, service will be extended to 2am. Happy New Year!
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5 years
Until next year... Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo #MoreMetroLessCO2 #sustainability #sharkweek #wmata
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3 years
Reminder! The following stations are closed today-1/21: Archives Arlington Cemetery Capitol South Farragut North Farragut West Federal Center SW Federal Triangle Gallery Place Judiciary Square McPherson Square Metro Center Smithsonian Union Station
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2 months
Blue/Orange/Silver Line: Train service suspended between Federal Center & Stadium Armory due to fire department activity at Eastern Market. Shuttle buses requested.
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4 years
Smithsonian Station closed until further notice: Smithsonian Metrorail Station is closed until further notice to discourage Cherry Blossom travel. Essential trips only.
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4 years
Starting Monday, 5/18, covering your face is a requirement while on Metro, including all buses, trains and stations. While most riders taking essential trips are already doing this, please help us spread the word that it’s now the rule. #wmata
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5 years
@ImalertSJ Great news! Animal Control personnel is now on scene, so the eagle will be safely removed soon. -CC
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2 years
What customers need to know for 4th of July … ✅Reduced 🚇 available for service, capacity will be less ✅Customers should be prepared for longer wait times, up to 60 min ✅Delay post 🎇travel if possible to allow crowds to disperse More at #wmata
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4 years
Metrorail Systemwide Alert: Metro riders are asked to wear a cloth face covering or homemade mask, as recommended by CDC, to slow the spread of disease. More:
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1 year
Silver Line Delay: Expect residual delays in both directions due to an earlier train malfunction at Innovation Center.
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8 years
Orange/Silver Line: Single tracking btwn Clarendon & Foggy Bottom due to a disabled work unit at Rosslyn. Expect delays in both directions.
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7 months
UPDATED: Blue/Yellow Line Delay: Service is suspended in both directions. We are investigating the reports of a possible derailment. No injuries, update to follow.
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3 years
Early Metrorail System Closing: Metrorail will close early at 8pm tonight due to DC curfew. Inbound trains depart earlier; no alternate transportation provided.
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3 years
Grn/Yel Line Stations Have Re-open: West Hyattsville, PG Plaza, College Park, & Greenbelt stations have re-opened following platform improvement project.
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2 years
@6toe2 Hello, we're sorry for the extended wait. You can also use our Live Train Map tool in the link below to see trains traveling throughout the system in real-time. We hope this helps. -KA
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4 years
Beginning Tomorrow Face Coverings Required While Using Metro: Beginning tomorrow, May 18th, face coverings are required in all Metrorail stations, aboard trains & on buses. For more info visit
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3 months
UPDATED: Metrorail Systemwide Alert: Due to inclement weather and deteriorating road conditions, Metro Bus service will operate at reduced levels. Reduced service encompasses 43 bus routes operating on major roads.
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5 years
@AirlineFlyer @jchaase Hello, this is a temporary announcement to identify 7000-series trains. They use a different barrier between cars our blind & visually impaired riders need to be mindful of. Once updates are made to standardize the barriers, announcements will stop. -KA
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6 years
@Samcheska @thecooleyzone Good morning guys! We really appreciate you sharing this photo. Good luck against the Cowboys on Sunday!
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5 years
@petersagal Sure we can try! Can you send us a DM with the station you were at and the time that this happened? -KP
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8 years
Here's the view out the front of a diesel-powered deicer train on the Blue Line. Rails barely visible. #wmata
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8 years
Notice the green ‘8’ on next train signs? Upgrade to more easily identify longer trains #wmata #useallavailabledoors
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4 years
Face covering will be required on Metrorail beginning Monday, May 18: Beginning Monday May 18th, cloth face coverings and/or masks will be required in all Metro trains, stations & buses.
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6 years
Traveling on #wmata to @AMarch4OurLives tomorrow? Look for the Red Vest! A Metro Information Person will be happy to help. #MarchForOurLivesDC #mfoldc
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8 years
Metrorail is closed (all service suspended) through Sunday. More info: #wmata
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4 years
Silver Line Alert: McLean, Tysons Corner, Greensboro, Spring Hill, Wiehle & W Falls Church stations have re-opened following summer construction.
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And now, a public service announcement from your friends at Metro... Let's keep trains available for the hospital staff, first responders, and other heroes who need to travel right now. The trees will be there next year. #wmata #psa #CherryBlossoms #dc @MayorBowser #covid19dc
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There is a small track fire at L'Enfant Plaza. We are currently evacuating L'Enfant Plaza and the Green Line and Yellow Line are currently suspended between L'Enfant Plaza and Waterfront.
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5 years
UPDATED: Orange/Silver/Blue Line Delay: Metro has resumed normal operations at Farragut West.
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5 years
@BVoight Hi Benjamin, this is a temporary announcement to identify 7000-series trains. They use a different barrier between cars our blind & visually impaired riders need to be mindful of. Once updates are made to standardize the barriers, announcements will stop. -AF
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8 years
Red Line: Normal service has resumed at Forest Glen.
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1 year
Yellow Line Trains Have Returned: Yellow Line trains operating btwn Huntington & Mount Vernon Sq following major construction. Use GR Line to Greenbelt.
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4 years
Face Coverings/Masks Required While Using Metro: Face coverings/masks are required in all Metrorail stations, aboard trains and on buses. For more info visit:
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3 years
Consider taking @Metrobusinfo as an alternative to get around. Here's a map of our frequent Metrobus service routes between 7am-9pm. #wmata
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ALERT: As part of the investigation into the Blue Line derailment, Metro is holding out of service all of its 7000-series railcars, which is about 60% of its rail fleet. Without these rail cars, Metro will operate about 40 trains tomorrow. 1/2
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8 years
Today, Thursday, March 17, Metrorail has resumed service on all lines.
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7 years
L'Enfant Plaza experiencing large crowds, consider Federal Triangle (now open), Federal Center SW as alternates #wmata
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8 years
Pics of work progress from today's midday Blue Line insulator replacement at Addison Rd #wmata #safetrack
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2 months
Silver/Blue/Orange Line Alert: Normal service has been restored on all lines.
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7 years
Metro stations throughout Downtown DC are experiencing heavy ridership. If possible, consider waiting to allow crowds to ease. #wmata
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5 years
@HandlebarsDC That's a whole lot of biking! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying our new bike policy, and we appreciate the kind words. Thank you for riding with us, and have a great day! -CC
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7 years
#wmata parking as of 9am - Vienna, EFC, Greenbelt, Shady Gr, Wiehle lots full. Rockville, Twinbrook, Rhode Island, Forest Glen near capacity
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5 months
Red Line Alert: Trains are temporarily bypassing Union Station due to First Amendment Activity. Bus service has been requested to/from Judiciary Square.
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3 years
From Monday, 1/4 - Friday, 1/8, Metrorail will open at 5 am and close at 11 pm. Trains will operate normal service to all 91 stations during daytime and evening hours with scheduled service adjustments on the Red, Yellow and Green lines after 10 pm.
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7 months
UPDATED: Blue/Yellow Line Delay: Service is suspended between Potomac Yard and National Airport because of a derailed train. There are no injuries. Shuttle buses are operating between the two stations to connect to additional service.
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3 years
Reduced Metrorail Service: On Monday, October 18 all Metrorail lines will operate every 30 minutes & all 6-car trains. Expect delays & consider Metrobus alternatives.
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2 years
@ErinPalmerDC @311DCgov @DDOTDC @Evan_Yeats Hi Erin. Thank you for letting us know. We are taking care of it! Have a wonderful day. -CC
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@timburchett Hi, Congressman Tim! Great picture! Thanks for sharing this, and for the shout-out. We'll share your tweet with a rail supervisor to ensure this operator gets proper recognition. Have a great weekend, and thanks for riding with us! -CC
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6 months
Red Line Alert: Today we start certifying Red Line train operators on Auto Doors. That means doors opening faster and seconds saved at each stop. Visit to learn more.
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5 years
@cmclymer Thank you for sharing these encouraging words. We truly appreciate your kind comments. Have a great weekend. -KA
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8 years
Metro's 15 minute grace period begins Friday, July 1. for what you need to know and how the credit appears. #wmata
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7 years
L'Enfant Plaza: Due to crowding, all trains are bypassing station. Use other stations for march, e.g. Gallery Place, Metro Center. #wmata
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1 year
Six stations south of National Airport station have re-opened: Braddock Rd, King St, Eisenhower Ave Huntington, Van Dorn St & Franconia stations are open following major construction.
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1 year
Silver Line Delay: Expect delays to Ashburn due to a deer struck by train outside Mclain.
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8 years
Overnight repairs were completed successfully at McPherson Square. Rail service restored on both tracks this morning. #wmata
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8 years
Metrorail service will resume at 5 a.m., Thursday, March 17.
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5 years
It's a break for Blossoms! This weekend, Metrorail is operating regular service on all of our lines. After 10 p.m. some service for details. #wmata #SpringBlossomsHere
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3 years
Reminder! These stations are closed on #InaugurationDay Archives Arlington Cemetery Capitol South Farragut North Farragut West Federal Center SW Federal Triangle Gallery Place Judiciary Sq McPherson Sq Metro Center Pentagon Smithsonian Union Station #wmata
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7 years
As of 8:30a, Greenbelt & New Carrollton parking at capacity. Consider College Park, Landover or Largo for alternates. #wmata
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7 years
Crowds at end-of-line stations growing. Please allow extra time to buy fares, or consider otherstations further down the rail line. #wmata
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5 years
@jhughes4 Thank you for understanding, Jen. We definitely want the bald eagle in safe hands too! -CC
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4 years
@_KatrinaSchmidt Hi Katrina, we miss having you onboard! Please stay safe until we meet again! -WKA
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4 years
@realcpaz @wmata Hey Christian! Hope you enjoy this Valentine‘s Day card from last year. Keep an eye out for our 2020 cards coming soon... 😃 -WKA
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2 years
Red Line Delay: Single tracking btwn Medical Center & Van Ness due to a person struck by a train at Friendship Heights. Expect delays in both directions.
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4 years
@DCHomos They actually sanitize the handrail with UV light. Thanks for being aware and spotting it! -KP
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4 years
Arlington Cemetery Station closed until further notice: Arlington Cemetery Metrorail Station is closed until further notice to discourage Cherry Blossom travel. Essential trips only.
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4 years
@SCG703 Thank you again for your report! -AF
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11 years
For those concerned about "Baby L'Enfant" having to pay exit fare, children under 4 ride free. http://t.co/10W8R5AfTC #wmata
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3 years
Customers should anticipate trains every 15-20 minutes on the Red Line and every 30-40 minutes on all other lines to account for any unplanned disruptions. Crews are working as quickly as possible to put more trains into service.
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6 years
Metro stations that have parking AVAILABLE: Anacostia Addision College Park Cheverely Deanwood Dunn Loring Huntington Landover PG Plaza Southern Suitland Twinbrook Garage West Falls church Wheaton #wmata #ALLCAPS #capitals #parade
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4 years
15 Metrorail stations reopened today, June 28, with train service; selected entrances previously closed for Metro's Covid-19 response are also open. Arlington Cemetery remains temporarily closed. #wmata
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5 years
@20001dc Great to hear! We're glad that you were able to get stuff done while riding with us. Hopefully this means you're riding with us tomorrow! -CC
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2 years
Red Line Delay: Trains are temporarily bypassing Union Station due to a police investigation. Bus service requested to/from Judiciary Square.
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6 years
If your rush hour Metrorail trip is delayed by 15 min or more, the ride is on us! #wmata will automatically provide credits within 5 business days. It's automatic...but make sure you're using a registered SmarTrip card. Check out all the details at .
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@SarraJK Hi there! This is a temporary announcement to identify 7000-series trains. They use a different barrier btwn cars our blind & visually impaired riders need to be mindful of. Announcements will stop once updates are made to standardize the barriers. -AF
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2 years
@cjwarnke Hi CJ. We are sorry that you will not be able to use this card on your everyday commute, but you can still keep it as a keepsake to commemorate this day. You can still transfer the balance from this card to another card as well. We are here to help with the process. -KB
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@wutrain @wmata Great selfie! Congratulations and thanks for riding with us. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything or have any questions. Happy Holidays. -CC
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3 years
In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, Metrorail and Metrobus will operate at Saturday service levels. More:
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6 years
@itzsportsy Hi, this is a temporary announcement to identify 7000-series trains, which use a different barrier between cars our blind & visually impaired riders need to be mindful of. Announcements will stop once permanent modifications are made to standardize the barriers.
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1 year
Looking for the @Nationals train today before the game? ⚾️🏟️. 🤫 it’s running on the 🟢 Green Line right now! Share your 🤳 of your #natitude while waiting for it. Go Nats! #wmata
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I found @wmata ’s @Nationals Cherry Blossom wrapped 7000-Series train (7088/89) at Greenbelt today! 🌸🌸🌸 For anyone else trying to find it, it was operating as Train 502 on the GR Line when I saw it today!
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4 years
Metrorail Service for Saturday, March 21: Metrorail hours are 8am until 11pm with trains operating every 30 minutes on all lines. Essential travel only.
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1 year
Blue Line Alert: Train service suspended btwn National Airport & Pentagon City due to a person struck by a train at Crystal City. Shuttle buses requested.
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5 years
@DCATraveler Hi Matthew, well that is definitely ill-eagle! Just kidding! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have contacted @BirdRide to have this scooter picked up. We appreciate you being aware and have a great rest of the day! -KP
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