WMATA Warns of Major Disruptions to Metrorail

In an unusually blunt press release, WMATA cautioned Metrorail customers to expect "lengthy" delays of up to 40 minutes on four out of five lines this weekend as the agency conducts widespread track maintenance. Here is a summary of the disruptions:

• Trains between Foggy Bottom and Arlington stations on the Blue line along with Foggy Bottom and Courthouse Stations on the Orange Line will be sharing a single track as switching equipment is replaced. Expect delays of 40 minutes.
• Trains between Medical Center and Friendship Heights stations on the Red line will be delayed as track is replaced, with delays of 30 minutes anticipated.
• Trains between College Park-UMD and Greenbelt stations on the Green line will also be delayed as new welding is applied to the tracks, 20 minute delays expected.

WMATA advises those intending to attend this weekend's sporting events, especially this weekend's 3-game series between the Nationals and the Brewers, and Saturday's Washington Capitols playoff game, should build considerable time into their schedules in light of these delays.