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Missed the past two Meet Team Metro events? No worries, here's a list of upcoming ones:   August 8 (TODAY) 4-6 PM: 🔴 Silver Spring Metrorail station/Transit Center August 15 4-6 PM: 🔴🟢🟡 Fort Totten Metrorail station
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Did you spot a 7K 🚇during your weekend ride? 7Ks are making its first weekend appearance. 🎉 We’re working hard to get them back in service full time, BUT we’re making sure we get it right. Tag us if you spot a 7K during your weekend commute. #wmata
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With heavy rains passing through the DMV, rain water is impacting some drainage on the Blue & Silver lines, delaying service. Our Maintenance teams are keeping an eye on the system, and we’ll continue to adjust service as needed.
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🔴Red Line service from Shady Grove to Grosvenor has been restored. Service was temporarily suspended due to an unauthorized person trespassing on the tracks. Video shows the person walking into the tunnel from the platform. #wmata
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The planning, scheduling and coordination with construction teams 🚧, rail 🚇 and bus 🚍 operations behind the Platform Improvement Project supports Metro’s investments in regional transit infrastructure and commitment to safely executing projects. #wmata
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Are you going? We have a Meet Team Metro 🚍🚊 event today from 4-6 pm at Pentagon Station. Come by and share your feedback with Metro leadership. 📝
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Update, 8/3 9:30a Metrorail service is back operating on or close to our expected train frequencies on all lines. Delays remain possible en route; so plan for additional travel time. #wmata
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Update, 8/3 7:55a: Expect major delays on all lines due to network issues impacting train service. Please allow for additional travel time this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience this is causing. #wmata
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Metro is having network issues that are impacting train service on the Red 🔴, Orange 🟠, Silver ⚪️ and Blue 🔵 lines. Customers should expect delays and plan additional travel time. #wmata
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The fire department was deployed but there was no evidence of smoke or fire. Inspections were completed, trains were cleared for service and normal service has resumed. #wmata
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Mark your calendar 🗓 for Thursday, August 4 from 4-6 pm ET. We have another Meet Team Metro Event at Pentagon Station. ➡️ Ask our leadership team your questions ➡️ Provide feedback about Metro ➡️ Meet and talk with the new GM/CEO
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Full Red 🔴 Line train service has been restored between Farragut North & Van Ness. Crews have completed work after Saturday’s low-voltage cable incident. Trains will operate to all stations, every 10 min. Shuttle bus service remains in place for customers until 11am. #wmata
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Repairs continued through the night on this complicated work. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work towards a safe return to full Red Line rail service. #wmata
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Red 🔴 Line update, 8/1, 4:35a: 🚇 Service remains temporarily suspended btwn Farragut North & Van Ness as crews continue repairs to the low-voltage cables from Saturday’s arcing incident 🚌 Shuttle buses will operate every 7-10 min between Farragut North & Van Ness #wmata
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🔴Red Line Service Update: Crews have been working continuously to make repairs, so service is restored between Farragut North & Van Ness in time for your morning commute. In the event there are any issues, we’ll have at least 40 shuttle buses ready to operate every 7-10 min. 1/2
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We recognize the inconvenience of the service suspension for parts of the Red Line. Our Bus team is running frequent shuttles to keep customers moving between Farragut North & Van Ness to fill the gap between rail service. Thanks for everyone’s patience! #wmata
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Red Line service info, as of 4:25pm: 🚇No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness 🚌 Bus shuttles running every 7-10 min btwn Farragut North & Van Ness 🔴 Red Line trains running every 10 min in 2 segments: (1) Glenmont-Farragut North; (2) Shady Grove-Van Ness #wmata
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Red 🔴 Line service update: Service remains temporarily suspended btwn Van Ness & Farragut North for low-voltage cable arcing. Crews on site addressing repairs.  Bus shuttles every 15 min; or Metrobus L2 for customers traveling through this area. #wmata
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Blue & Yellow Line construction begins 9/10. Here are more travel alternatives: 🚌Free Metroway bus service 🚗Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St and Huntington stations 🚗Waived non-rider parking fee at Franconia-Springfield Station wmata.com/majorconstruct #wmata
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