Metro will offer extended service on the Blue and Silver lines this weekend to accommodate thousands of fans attending the Beyoncé concerts at FedEx Field this weekend.
Expecting a surge in ridership, Metro announced on Sunday that due to weather that could delay the start of the concert, the last Silver line train to Ashburn from the Morgan Boulevard station will now depart at 1:04 a.m. instead of the 11:34 p.m. regular schedule.
During the extended service, riders will only be able to enter the system at Morgan Boulevard, Metro said. All other stations will be exit only.
The extended service hours will accommodate riders attending the second concert date on Sunday, and the $100,000 cost to run the extra trains will be covered by the tour.
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Metro announced on Thursday it planned to extend service by a half hour to 12:04 a.m.
Trains serving transfer stations connecting to the Blue and Silver lines will also offer extended service on Sunday, Metro also said.
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This concert is the first time in almost five years that Beyoncé performs in the D.C. area, and Metro expects large crowds to move to and from FedEx Field this weekend.
Metro also reminded fans that the walk to the stadium is up to 30 minutes from Morgan Blvd Station.
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