Metro Warns of Weekend Delays on Red, Yellow, Green Lines

Repairs and water leak sealing to cause service disruptions across multiple lines.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 1:39pm

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Metro has announced that the Red, Yellow, and Green lines will experience delays this weekend as crews work to repair water leaks, grout pads, safety walks, and concrete issues across the system. Single-tracking and reduced frequencies are planned on affected sections of each line.

Why it matters

These planned service disruptions will impact thousands of commuters and travelers in the Washington, D.C. area who rely on Metro as a primary mode of transportation, especially on weekends when ridership is high. Maintaining the safety and reliability of the Metro system is crucial for the region's transit infrastructure.

The details

On the Red Line, trains will single-track between Dupont Circle and Van Ness, running every 9 minutes between Farragut North and Glenmont, and every 18 minutes between Farragut North and Shady Grove. The Yellow Line will run every 8 minutes between Huntington and Greenbelt, while the Green Line will single-track between Anacostia and Navy Yard, with trains running every 18 minutes between Branch Avenue and Mt. Vernon Square.

  • The service disruptions will begin on February 7, 2026.

The players

Metro

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the public transportation system serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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What’s next

Passengers are advised to check Metro's website for the latest updates on train schedules and service changes during the repair work.

The takeaway

These planned service disruptions on the Red, Yellow, and Green lines highlight the ongoing maintenance and infrastructure challenges faced by Metro, underscoring the importance of investing in the region's public transportation system to ensure reliable and safe service for commuters and travelers.