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.
Metro announces free rides, parking for holidays
Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.
Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.
Plan your travel: Metro announces free rides, parking for holidays
Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.
Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times.
Metro signal problems disrupt service along parts of Blue, Yellow Lines Thursday
Signal problems disrupted Metro service along parts of the Blue and Yellow Lines early Thursday morning.
Signal problems disrupted Metro service along parts of the Blue and Yellow Lines early Thursday morning.
Several options at play as DC leaders consider transit for new Commanders stadium
D.C. council members and transportation leaders met for hours on Wednesday to figure out the best way to get people in and out of the new Commanders stadium.
D.C. council members and transportation leaders met for hours on Wednesday to figure out the best way to get people in and out of the new Commanders stadium.
DC leaders considering transit options for new RFK Stadium
The Commanders are set to build a new stadium in D.C., and the debate over how fans will get to and from games is happening right now. On Wednesday, city leaders will join Metro and the Washington Commanders to talk stadium transit.
The Commanders are set to build a new stadium in D.C., and the debate over how fans will get to and from games is happening right now. On Wednesday, city leaders will join Metro and the Washington Commanders to talk stadium transit.
Woodley Park Metro Station reopens after flood causes shut down
A flood shut down the Woodley Park Metro station on Thursday.
A flood shut down the Woodley Park Metro station on Thursday.