Today — New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025 — marks an exciting milestone for Metro riders across the Washington, D.C. region: the Yellow Line is once again extending service all the way to Greenbelt, Maryland. ALXnow+1

After more than two years of the Yellow Line terminating downtown at Mount Vernon Square, Metro has restarted service northward to Greenbelt — reconnecting communities in Maryland directly with the Yellow Line without transfer. ALXnow

🛤 What’s Changing

  • Half of all Yellow Line trains will now continue past Mount Vernon Square to Greenbelt. ALXnow

  • The other half will still turn back at Mount Vernon Square, so riders should check end-of-line signage before boarding. WJLA

  • During peak times, trains to Greenbelt will run about every 4 minutes, and during off-peak times every 6 minutes — making trips more frequent and convenient. Facebook

This change restores service patterns not seen regularly since early 2023, when the northern terminus of the Yellow Line was shortened. Wikipedia

🚉 What This Means for Riders

For residents along the corridor — including College Park, Hyattsville, and Greenbelt — this extension means more one-seat, no-transfer trips into the heart of D.C. and beyond. ALXnow

Some key benefits include:

  • Simpler commuting: Riders heading downtown won’t have to transfer between lines as often. ALXnow

  • Better connections: The extension provides more direct access to hubs and neighborhoods like U Street, Shaw, Columbia Heights, and further south. ALXnow

  • More flexibility: Whether you’re traveling for work, school, or weekend plans, having additional through service increases options. ALXnow

🎉 Ringing in 2026 with Transit Perks

Metro is also adjusting other aspects of service for the holiday:

  • On New Year’s Eve, Metro will run a weekday schedule but stay open until 2 a.m., offering extra hours for riders celebrating into the night. WJLA

  • Late-night and weekend schedules will shift starting January 1, reflecting post-holiday patterns. WJLA

🚍 A Broader Look at Metro’s Service Goals

The return of Yellow Line service to Greenbelt is part of WMATA’s broader efforts this year to optimize rail service, improve reliability, and grow ridership without increasing fares — strategies supported by recent budget plans and system improvements. WTOP News+1

This extension is a meaningful regional upgrade right in time for 2026 — one that makes everyday travel more direct, convenient, and enjoyable for many Metro riders. 🚇✨