Metro Red Line Summer Shutdown: Changes to shuttle bus service after concerns
Metro riders are seeing changes Thursday morning as WMATA adjusts its shuttle bus system following concerns about long lines and confusion tied to the Red Line summer shutdown.
Metro riders are seeing changes Thursday morning as WMATA adjusts its shuttle bus system following concerns about long lines and confusion tied to the Red Line summer shutdown.
Metro Red Line summer shutdown leads to long shuttle lines
Thousands of commuters in Montgomery County are facing delays during Metro's major Red Line shutdown. Metro says blocked shuttle bus lanes are to blame.
Thousands of commuters in Montgomery County are facing delays during Metro's major Red Line shutdown. Metro says blocked shuttle bus lanes are to blame.
Metro’s Red Line shutdown is now in full effect: Here’s what you need to know
Metro’s Red Line shutdown is now in full effect, and Monday morning commuters are getting their first real taste of the new routine.
Metro’s Red Line shutdown is now in full effect, and Monday morning commuters are getting their first real taste of the new routine.
Red line shutdown begins Monday between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights
Red Line commuters will face major disruptions starting Monday as train service will be suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights for the next two months.
Red Line commuters will face major disruptions starting Monday as train service will be suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights for the next two months.
Metro investigating potential heat related track issue, derailment outside College Park
Metro is investigating a potential heat‑related track issue after a train derailed late Saturday morning outside College Park, prompting evacuations and service disruptions on the Green and Yellow lines.
Metro is investigating a potential heat‑related track issue after a train derailed late Saturday morning outside College Park, prompting evacuations and service disruptions on the Green and Yellow lines.
Tracking Metro’s summer 2026 Red Line closures
If you ride the Red Line, your morning commute could look very different this time next week.
If you ride the Red Line, your morning commute could look very different this time next week.
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.