How do the trains in the DC Metro system turn around?

And, finally, as noted, they could use a rail yard to turn around. Rail yards are also noted on the above map, occurring at the end of every line as well as a few mid-line places (Falls Church, Brentwood, Alexandria, etc.). read more

The second way that trains turn around is using pocket tracks. These are short third tracks in between the main tracks where the train can pull in, operator walk to the other end of the train, and head back the opposite direction. This is how trains turn around at mid-route locations like Mt. Vernon Square, Ft. Totten, Silver Spring, etc. read more

The system is heavily used by local commuters and it’s a popular, convenient and affordable way for visitors to DC to get around the region. The Metro consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver. The lines are connected to each other via transfer stations and many Metro stops are serviced by more than one color. read more

How to Ride the Washington D.C. Metro. The Washington D.C. Metro is an underground heavy rail train system that can help you get around the city and surrounding suburbs. If you're reading this page, you're likely new to the city, so you should be aware that many local residents use Metro to get to work. read more

Metro trains do a crossover at the end of the line. The conductor drives the train into the station at the end of the line and crosses over. Then, s/he walks to the other end of the train, which is now the front end, and crosses over again to go the other direction. read more