Metro: Honoring Shawn Yim's Legacy With Adjusted Friday Service

Metro is making changes to its Friday service in honor of Shawn Yim, a longtime employee who was killed on the job in January. Starting Friday, March 3, all trains will run on a Saturday schedule, with more frequent service on some lines. The changes are intended to make it easier for riders to get around on Fridays, which are typically the busiest day of the week for Metro.

Shawn Yim's Legacy

Shawn Yim was a 39-year-old father of two who had worked for Metro for 17 years. He was a track worker who was responsible for maintaining the tracks and switches that trains run on. On January 9, 2023, Yim was working on the tracks near the Potomac Avenue station when he was struck by a train. He died at the scene.

Yim's death was a tragic loss for Metro and the entire community. He was a dedicated employee who was always willing to go the extra mile. He was also a loving husband and father who will be deeply missed.

Metro's Service Changes

In honor of Shawn Yim, Metro is making the following changes to its Friday service:

All trains will run on a Saturday schedule, with more frequent service on some lines.
The Blue Line will run every 8 minutes during rush hour and every 10 minutes during middays.
The Orange Line will run every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 12 minutes during middays.
The Red Line will run every 8 minutes during rush hour and every 10 minutes during middays.

The changes are intended to make it easier for riders to get around on Fridays, which are typically the busiest day of the week for Metro. Metro hopes that the additional service will help to reduce crowding and make it easier for riders to get to their destinations on time.

Reaction to the Changes

The changes to Metro's Friday service have been met with mixed reactions. Some riders have welcomed the additional service, while others have expressed concerns about the potential for overcrowding.

Metro's Response

Metro says that it is aware of the concerns about overcrowding, and that it is taking steps to address them.

Metro says that it will be adding additional staff to stations to help manage crowds, and that it will be running extra trains on some lines during peak times.

Metro also says that it is working on a long-term plan to increase capacity on the system.

Conclusion

The changes to Metro's Friday service are a significant step in honoring the legacy of Shawn Yim.

The additional service will make it easier for riders to get around on Fridays, and it will also help to reduce the chances of overcrowding and delays.

Metro is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient service to its riders, and the changes to the Friday schedule are a reflection of that commitment.