Sorry, Red Line Commuters: It's Your Turn to Get 'Surged' [VIDEO]

Up until now, the Red Line had been spared as the Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow lines endured Surge after Surge since back in early June, but now Red Liners will feel the full force of Metro's SafeTrack plan.

Surge No. 6 kicks off today with continuous single-tracking between Takoma and Silver Spring. That will last until Aug. 7, and just two days later on the other end of the Red Line there will be a 10-day continuous single-track Surge -- Aug. 9-18 -- between Shady Grove and Twinbrook.

During this newest surge, you'll have endure the following conditions, according to a Metro statement:

• Red Line trains will run between Shady Grove and NoMa-Gallaudet every 6 minutes during AM/PM rush; every 12 minutes midday and evening. Passengers traveling to stations north of NoMa-Gallaudet must transfer to continue their trip.
• Red Line trains will run between Glenmont and Grosvenor every 12 minutes. Customers traveling to stations north of Grosvenor must transfer to continue their trip.
• After 10pm trains will run between Shady Grove and Glenmont every 15 minutes.
• Customers traveling between Fort Totten and Downtown DC should use the Green Line as an alternative.
• All Red Line customers should consider alternate travel options and avoid traveling during rush-hour periods if possible.

Red Line trains during this period will be very crowded, especially during rush hour. The following stations will be most affected: Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring, Fort Totten, Takoma, Brookland, Rhode Island Avenue and NoMa-Gallaudet.