For immediate release: October 9, 2025

Weekend track work and service information for Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day

This holiday weekend from Saturday through Monday, trains will single track on the Red Line between Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations. On Monday, Metro will run on a holiday schedule for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day.

On Sunday, Oct. 12, due to the Army Ten Miler, the Pentagon Transit Center will be closed until 2:00 p.m. Customers should expect detours on the following bus routes between 4:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.:

A1X, A11, A27, A40, A58, A66, C11, C55, D1X, D10, D30, D4X, D40, D44, D50, D6X, D60, D74, F44

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 13, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on Saturday frequencies at all stations not experiencing track work. Metrobus will operate on a Saturday supplemental schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled.

Service information for Monday, October 13:

Metrorail

  • Blue Line: Trains every 12 minutes, then every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Silver Line: Trains every 12 minutes, then every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Orange Line: Trains every 12 minutes, then every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Yellow Line: Trains every 8 minutes all day.
  • Green Line: Trains every 8 minutes all day.

Metrobus

Buses will operate on a Saturday supplemental schedule.

Service varies by route, check timetables for details.

MetroAccess

  • All subscription trips will be canceled Monday.
  • Customers wishing to travel on the holiday should make a separate reservation online or by calling 301-562-5360 (TTY 301-588-7535).

Fares

Normal weekday fares will be in effect on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day. Plan your travel with the trip planner at wmata.com.

Customer Service

Metro’s customer service team can assist customers with questions, trip planning, and more via chat, email, phone, or our social media channels. Visit the contact page for details.

Follow @wmata, @metrorailinfo, and @metrobusinfo on X or @wmata.com, @metrorailinfo.bsky.social, and @metrobusinfo on Bluesky for the latest service information.

Customers can call 202-GO-METRO (202-466-3876, TTY 202-962-2033), Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Automated information is available 24/7.

For service alerts via text or email, sign up for MetroAlerts , download the MetroPulse app, or visit wmata.com/metropulse for real-time service information.