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Metro resumes service on Blue/Yellow lines, delays expected

By Reem Nadeem

WASHINGTON — Metro track repairs at Pentagon City station lead to sudden service disruptions on the Blue and Yellow lines Monday morning. Service was restored but riders should expect delays in both directions. Both Crystal City and Pentagon City stations closed temporarily. Train service on the Blue and Yellow lines between Reagan National and the Pentagon was interrupted. Metro described the issue at Pentagon City station as “unscheduled track repairs.” Metro riders tweeted photos and video of a fire on the tracks at Pentagon City station.

How Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown will affect commuters on Rockville Pike, Wisconsin Avenue

By Neal Augenstein
Metro's closure of three Red Line rail stations this summer will mean extra traffic on congested Maryland Route 355. WTOP checked out dedicated bus lanes Monday morning, which have been installed to keep shuttle buses moving during Metrorail's summer shutdown. From July 6 through Sept. 6, Metro will be doing major construction at three stations, which will be closed to the public and will not be served by Metrorail: Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center and Bethesda.
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