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Metro warns of lower capacity this July 4
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Metro warns of lower capacity this July 4
Jack Pointer | jpointer@wtop.com
June 29, 2022, 6:06 PM
If you’re planning to catch Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall in D.C. Monday night, you might want to leave home a little earlier than you were planning. ... That’s because Metro said its rail capacity will be lower than it typically is on July 4.
“That means customers should be prepared for longer lines to enter stations near the Mall after the fireworks, up to 60 minutes, and for crowding to occur,” said a Metro spokesperson.
Metro said transit police may temporarily block entry into stations to prevent unsafe crowding on platforms.
Metro also advises riders to avoid transferring between rail lines if at all possible because of the crowds, and to hold off on boarding a train after the fireworks are over. ... “Delay post-firework travel to Metrorail stations if possible to allow crowds to disperse,” Metro said in a statement Wednesday.
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Jack Pointer
Jack contributes to WTOP.com when he's not working as the afternoon/evening radio writer. In a previous life, he helped edit The Dallas Morning News and Chicago Tribune.
jpointer@wtop.com
Metro warns of lower capacity this July 4
Jack Pointer | jpointer@wtop.com
June 29, 2022, 6:06 PM
If you’re planning to catch Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall in D.C. Monday night, you might want to leave home a little earlier than you were planning. ... That’s because Metro said its rail capacity will be lower than it typically is on July 4.
“That means customers should be prepared for longer lines to enter stations near the Mall after the fireworks, up to 60 minutes, and for crowding to occur,” said a Metro spokesperson.
Metro said transit police may temporarily block entry into stations to prevent unsafe crowding on platforms.
Metro also advises riders to avoid transferring between rail lines if at all possible because of the crowds, and to hold off on boarding a train after the fireworks are over. ... “Delay post-firework travel to Metrorail stations if possible to allow crowds to disperse,” Metro said in a statement Wednesday.
{snip}
Jack Pointer
Jack contributes to WTOP.com when he's not working as the afternoon/evening radio writer. In a previous life, he helped edit The Dallas Morning News and Chicago Tribune.
jpointer@wtop.com