Extended Metrorail Hours for Virginia Tech and Boise State Football Game

Strategic Insights -

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has announced that Metrorail will remain open an extra hour on Monday, September 6, to accommodate the expected large crowds attending the Virginia Tech and Boise State University football game at FedEx Field. This extended service is a result of a direct request from the game organizers, who have prepaid for the extra hour of operation. To ensure a smooth exit for fans, additional trains will be placed into service at the end of the game, and extra personnel will be stationed at the Morgan Boulevard Metrorail station on the Blue Line, a short walk from the stadium.

Key Takeaways:

  • Metrorail will stay open an additional hour on Monday, September 6, to cater to the large crowds expected at the Virginia Tech and Boise State University football game at FedEx Field.
  • The extra hour of service is a direct result of a request from the game organizers, who have prepaid for the extended operation.
  • The last Blue Line train departing the Largo Town Center Metrorail station will leave at 12:24 a.m., and the Morgan Boulevard Metrorail station at 12:27 a.m., in the direction of Franconia-Springfield.
  • Trains will be available to get football fans home if the game goes into overtime.
  • Additional trains will be placed into service at the end of the game to assist with the large crowds.
  • Paid parking will be available at the Morgan Boulevard (635 parking spaces) and Largo Town Center (2,200 parking spaces) Metrorail stations on the Blue Line, with a $25 fee for parking.
  • Fans are encouraged to buy a round-trip fare card or have enough money on their SmarTrip card when first entering the rail system to avoid standing in long lines after the game.

Statistics:

  • Metrorail will operate approximately 1 hour longer than usual on Monday, September 6.
  • The last Blue Line train will depart the Largo Town Center Metrorail station at 12:24 a.m. and the Morgan Boulevard Metrorail station at 12:27 a.m.
  • Paid parking will be available at two Metrorail stations, with 2,237 parking spaces combined.
  • The cost of parking is $25 per vehicle.

Sources:

  • News release issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) at 10:45 a.m. on September 1, 2010.