Metro has restored rail service on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines between Eastern Market and L'Enfant Plaza following installation of new third-rail equipment at Federal Center SW Station during the overnight hours.
Two stations that were closed Thursday evening - Federal Center SW and Capitol South - have reopened as of Friday morning.
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Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld in consultation with U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has ordered Federal Center SW remain closed for the remainder of today for a full third rail insulator replacement.
As a result, Metrorail service on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines will remain suspended between Eastern Market and L’Enfant Plaza stations. Capitol South Station also remains closed. Metrobus shuttle service is replacing trains between Eastern Market and L’Enfant Plaza stations.
Additionally, Silver Line trains are operating between Wiehle-Reston East and Ballston stations only.
Riders should consider alternate travel options (e.g. Red, Yellow or Green lines) and expect delays on the Silver, Orange and Blue lines.
