Metro Reduces Tuesday Service Because Of Winter Storm

WASHINGTON, DC — The region's Metro service will run on its regular schedule Monday night, then switch to a Saturday schedule with fewer trains on Tuesday, March 14, as a winter storm moves across the area, WMATA officials said. (For updates on the incoming storm and other local stories that affect you, subscribe to Patch's daily newsletter and breaking news alerts for your DC neighborhood.)

Forecasts call for 4 to 8 inches of snow inside the Beltway with a winter storm watch issued for much of northern Virginia from 7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14.

Metrorail

• Trains are expected to operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday evening. The rail system will close at midnight (normal time).
• On Tuesday, the rail system is expected to open at 5 a.m. with service above and below ground. All stations will be open. Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule (about every 12 minutes on each line).
• SafeTrack single tracking on the Blue and Yellow lines will remain in effect; however, personnel assigned to SafeTrack work will be redeployed to snow-clearing operations.
• On Tuesday, SafeTrack shuttle buses between Franconia-Springfield and Pentagon will not operate.

Metrobus

• Metrobus service on Monday evening may be delayed or detoured due to road/weather conditions.
• On Tuesday, Metrobus will start the day on a SEVERE snow service plan. Only selected routes will operate along major roadways. Use Metrorail as alternate if possible. View bus routes that operate under the severe plan.

MetroAccess

• MetroAccess service for customers with disabilities is SUSPENDED as of 4 p.m. Monday.
• MetroAccess service will remain SUSPENDED all day Tuesday.

»Metro train courtesy of WMATA