Metro ramps up security with special police officers and extensive camera surveillance
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is taking new steps to keep passengers safe on their commute.
Metro operates on special schedule for Presidents Day
Metro is operating on a special schedule on Monday in observation of Presidents Day.
How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?
A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.
5 Red Line Metro stations shut down for summer construction
Five stations on the east end of Metro’s Red Line will shut down this summer for work to connect the Purple Line light-rail project to the system at Silver Spring.
Metro fare hikes expected as WMATA faces $750M budget shortfall
Leaders with the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority unveiled their plan to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025 on Monday.
Former DC Metro officer sentenced to 1 year for brutally beating, choking transit rider
A former Metro Transit Police officer was sentenced Wednesday for unlawfully beating an unarmed rider nearly four years ago.
Sucker-punch suspect linked to two other Metro assaults
Brandon Green, the man accused of sucker-punching a tourist at the Columbia Heights Metro Station, was arrested on Monday.
Loudoun County electrical vehicle owners set to pay charging station fees in select garages
Loudoun County announced electric vehicle drivers will soon be charged to use electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations at the two county-owned and operated Metrorail parking garages.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Metro schedule: Rosslyn, Court House stations closed
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) shared the Rosslyn and Court House stations will be closed during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend.
Metro GM Randy Clarke discusses budget concerns, crime and other transit system’s challenges
Metro General Manager Randy Clarke says the transit system is working hard to address all the challenges it faces in the new year.
Metro rider claims he was sucker punched getting off train at Columbia Heights station
The Metro Transit Police Department is trying to find a rider who claims he was sucker punched in the face as he was getting off the train Monday.
NTSB releases final report on 2021 Metro derailment of 7000-series car
The National Transportation Safety Board released on Thursday their final report on the October 2021 Metro derailment.
16-year-old pleads guilty in fatal shooting at Wheaton Metro Station
A 16-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday for the fatal shooting at Wheaton Metro Station in May of this year.
Metro completes critical tunnel repairs on Red Line early, saving $250K
It’s the news many Metro riders have been waiting to hear: Red Line construction – focused on critical tunnel repairs and infrastructure upgrades – is reaching the end of the line.
Metro extends its hours for New Year’s Eve
Metrorail will stay open until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, an extra two hours of service to help passengers bring in the new year safely across the D.C. region.
Some frustration among Metro commuters amid Red Line closures
Conflicting information, long shuttle lines, and technical problems caused frustration among some Red Line commuters amid the start of closures that will last to the end of the year.
Dupont Circle Metro Station closed due to smoke investigation
Evening commuters may experience delays as Dupont Circle Metro Station is currently closed due to a smoke investigation.
Metro Red Line closures begin Dec. 18. Here’s what you need to know.
A two-week construction project on Metro’s Red Line to perform major safety repairs will disrupt commutes until the end of the year.
Cracked rail causes Metro train delays between DC's Eastern Market, Stadium-Armory stations
Metro trains are single-tracking between the Eastern Market and Stadium-Armory stations due to a cracked rail at one of the transit system's major junction points.
Man arrested after assault on Metrobus in Arlington: police
A man was arrested after authorities say he assaulted two people on a Metrobus in Arlington.