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Metro’s Orange, Blue lines no longer single tracking, delays remain

By Reem Nadeem

WASHINGTON — A track problem outside Stadium Armory caused issues on Metro’s Orange, Blue and Silver lines Tuesday morning. Orange and Blue lines are no longer single tracking, but delays continue in both directions. Silver Lines are back to running between Wiehle-Reston and Largo Town Center stations. Orange and Blue lines were single tracking between Eastern Market and Stadium Armory during the morning commute but service was restored at around 8:20 a.m. Check Metro’s twitter for updates.

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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