Metro Adjusts Its Schedule For The Holidays, With Reduced Service Levels Through Dec. 31

WASHINGTON, DC — Metrorail will continue to operate at reduced service levels through the end of the year, according to a Tuesday afternoon release. Metro also announced its holiday hours for Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess.

The first 7000-series railcars began transporting customers once again on Friday, after being sidelined for two months due to safety concerns. Metro announced on Wednesday that it was going to begin cycling-in 336 of the railcars gradually over a 90 day period. This would allow workers a chance to get used to the new safety protocols that were put in place after the Oct. 16 derailment of a Blue Line train in Virginia.

Since the derailment, Metro has been operating at reduced service levels, with fewer trains and longer wait times for customers. Even with the return of the 7000-series railcars, the reduced level of service is expected to continue through Dec. 31.

Metro will also continue to offer shuttle bus service through Jan. 16 for customers traveling between the Shady Grove, Rockville and Twinbrook stations in Maryland. This will allow crews to continue working on the Rockville Canopy Replacement Project.

Metro released the following information about holiday service:

Friday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

• Metrorail will operate 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., opening two hours later than a normal weekeday and closing one hour earlier than a normal Friday
• Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be canceled

Saturday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

• Metrorail will operate 7 a.m until 12 a.m., closing one hour earlier than normal
• Saturday Metrobus will operate normally on a Saturday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be canceled

Friday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

• Metrorail will operate 7 a.m. until 1 a.m, opening two hours later than a normal weekday. Time of last train varies by station.
• Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be canceled

Saturday, Jan. 1 (New Year's Day)

• Metrorail will operate 7 a.m until 12 a.m., closing one hour earlier than a normal Saturday
• Metrobus will operate normally on a Saturday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be canceled

MetroAccess service for customers with disabilities will follow the same hours as rail and bus, but subscription trips will be canceled. Customers may schedule trips during the holidays by making a separate reservation online or by calling 301-562-5360 (TTY 301-588-7535).