Metro: Shuttle Buses Replace Trains on Part of Red Line

On Sunday, Metro will open at 5 a.m. to accommodate the Nike Women Half Marathon, whose start line is Metro accessible.

Also, due to bridge work, free shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains this weekend, between the NoMa-Gallaudet and Takoma stations, according to a Metro news statement.

Free shuttle buses will operate on two routes:

• Express buses will run non-stop between Takoma and NoMa-Gallaudet stations. Metro recommends adding about 20 minutes to travel time if using an express bus.
• Local buses will operate between Takoma and No-Ma Gallaudet, with intermediate stops at Fort Totten, Brookland and Rhode Island Avenue stations. Metro recommends adding about 30 minutes to travel time if using a local bus.

The service changes will allow for bridge work at New York Avenue Station, and for tie replacement, insulator renewal and communication system upgrades.

To allow for shuttle bus connections, the last train from Glenmont to Takoma will depart 38 minutes earlier than normal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The train will leave Glenmont at 1:59 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 10:59 p.m. Sunday.

Also, according to Metro, Rhode Island Avenue and Brookland will be closed through Sunday. The Fort Totten Station will be open for Green and Yellow Line service only.

Daytime trains will operate between Glenmont and Takoma and between Shady Grove and NoMa-Gallaudet every 10 minutes.

Read more about this weekend's scheduled track work on all Metro lines at Metro's website.