Red Line shutdown begins July 6 as commuters brace for major summer disruptions
A major summer shutdown on the Red Line is just weeks away, and officials are again warning commuters to prepare for significant delays across rail and road networks in Montgomery County.
A major summer shutdown on the Red Line is just weeks away, and officials are again warning commuters to prepare for significant delays across rail and road networks in Montgomery County.
MD 355 to lose lanes for summer Metro closures, threatening commuter delays
Right after July 4, MD 355 will drop from three lanes to two in each direction for dedicated bus shuttles during a two-month summer Metro station closure, threatening major commuter delays.
Right after July 4, MD 355 will drop from three lanes to two in each direction for dedicated bus shuttles during a two-month summer Metro station closure, threatening major commuter delays.
Report of smoke outside Woodley Park station caused early Metro delays
Metro temporarily suspended Red Line service between Cleveland Park and Dupont Circle on Friday morning after a report of smoke outside the Woodley Park station.
Metro temporarily suspended Red Line service between Cleveland Park and Dupont Circle on Friday morning after a report of smoke outside the Woodley Park station.
Metro cracks down on bus fare evasion
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.
Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.
RFK transit proposal skips new Metro station, focuses on upgrades
Metro is proposing hundreds of millions in transit upgrades for the RFK Stadium site, including major improvements at Stadium-Armory and a new rapid bus line to Union Station.
Metro is proposing hundreds of millions in transit upgrades for the RFK Stadium site, including major improvements at Stadium-Armory and a new rapid bus line to Union Station.
Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights this summer
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
WMATA board approves plan aimed at automating trains
WMATA has approved a major Red Line modernization plan that includes platform safety barriers and a shift toward automated train operations, its biggest upgrade since 1976.
WMATA has approved a major Red Line modernization plan that includes platform safety barriers and a shift toward automated train operations, its biggest upgrade since 1976.
WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train at Metro Center Station
Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.
Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.
Suspect in deadly Metro pipe attack held without bond
The suspect in a deadly Metro attack last week is being held without bond.
The suspect in a deadly Metro attack last week is being held without bond.
Metro Red Line closing 3 stations this summer for construction
Three Metro Red Line stations will be closed for two months this summer for major construction.
Three Metro Red Line stations will be closed for two months this summer for major construction.
50 years of DC Metro: A look back in photos
D.C. residents got on their first Metro train 50 years ago on March 27, 1976. Here's a look back at the beginning.
D.C. residents got on their first Metro train 50 years ago on March 27, 1976. Here's a look back at the beginning.
New mugshots of man accused of touching woman's hair on Metro released
The Arlington County Sheriff's Office has released new mugshots of the suspect accused of assaulting a woman on the Metro.
The Arlington County Sheriff's Office has released new mugshots of the suspect accused of assaulting a woman on the Metro.
J6 rioter accused of assaulting woman on Metro released from jail
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Donald Trump was released from jail days after he was charged with assault and battery on the Silver Line Metro in Arlington.
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Donald Trump was released from jail days after he was charged with assault and battery on the Silver Line Metro in Arlington.
Crystal City Metro station to close for ten weekends starting Saturday
Beginning this weekend, the Crystal City Metro station will be closed and rail service between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport will be suspended for ten weekends as construction begins to build a second entrance.
Beginning this weekend, the Crystal City Metro station will be closed and rail service between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport will be suspended for ten weekends as construction begins to build a second entrance.
Airports, Metro prepare for potential travel troubles during weekend storm
Local airports, train and bus operators are preparing for potential travel troubles as the winter storm approaches.
Local airports, train and bus operators are preparing for potential travel troubles as the winter storm approaches.
Metro announces modified schedule for bus, rail service on Tuesday
Metro will operate on a modified schedule Tuesday for both rail and bus, according to offiicials.
Metro will operate on a modified schedule Tuesday for both rail and bus, according to offiicials.
Metro says crime on buses, trains has dropped significantly
Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic. WMATA leaders are crediting the transit agency's stepped-up enforcement for the big drop.
Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic. WMATA leaders are crediting the transit agency's stepped-up enforcement for the big drop.
New data shows significant drop in crime on Metro trains, buses: WMATA
Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic.
Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic.
Capitol Heights Metro station set to be redeveloped
A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan Tuesday at the Capitol Heights Metro Station, aimed at bringing new housing, retail, and long-term investment to the Blue Line corridor.
A major transformation is coming to one of Prince George’s County’s key Metro stations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan Tuesday at the Capitol Heights Metro Station, aimed at bringing new housing, retail, and long-term investment to the Blue Line corridor.