Metro to return some 7000-series trains to service on Thursday
Metro has completed the final review of its plan to return eight 7000-series trains to passenger service and customers can expect service to start Thursday.
Several Orange Line Metro stations close until September for construction
Starting Saturday, five Metro stations along the Orange Line will close for construction that is expected to take several months.
WMATA GM/CEO Paul Wiedefeld retires month early; COO Leader resigns
Paul Wiedefeld, the current CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), is stepping down immediately.
Metro service reduced after nearly half of its train operators have expired recertification
Metro officials say service has been reduced temporarily after nearly half of their rail operators have lapsed recertification.
Person struck by train near DC metro station, police say
A person was struck by a Metro train in D.C. Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
Shooting at Silver Spring Transit Center leaves 1 person hurt; police searching for suspect
Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting someone near the Silver Spring Metro station, according to authorities.
Metro officials consider mask-only railcars as COVID-19 cases rise across US
With COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S. some are wondering if restrictions should go back in place.
Randy Clarke named new WMATA general manager and CEO
Randy Clarke has been named the new CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Metro launches new initiatives to increase safety and community engagement
Metro announced Thursday it is launching new safety initiatives to engage the community, target enforcement efforts and increase police visibility.
Metro makes masks optional for all riders and employees
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced – effective immediately – masks are optional on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess for customers.
NYC subway attack prompts metro surveillance camera scrutiny
People are taking a closer look at metro surveillance systems after it was reported some security cameras were not functioning properly enough to capture the scene when a gunman opened fire in a Brooklyn subway.
Transit police officer shoots knife-wielding suspect at Anacostia Station
Green Line service was temporarily suspended Thursday between Congress Heights and Navy Yard after a knife-wielding suspect was shot by a Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officer.
Metro announces delays for Silver Line and 7000-series trains
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced two big delays Thursday morning during a rail service restoration plan briefing.
Metro to increase service, discounted fares as more rail cars return
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has approved a $4.5 billion budget to increase service and discounted fares for Metro users as they continue to work to return more 6000-series and 7000-series rail cars to service.
New Metro railcars to be built in Maryland; factory being constructed in Hagerstown
Hitachi Rail has announced that Washington County, Maryland, will be the location of its new factory that will build the fleet of 8000-series railcars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro).
Man struck by train at Fort Totten station; Yellow, Green Lines single-tracking
A man was struck by a train on the platform at Fort Totten station, officials confirm.
Man struck by train at L'Enfant Plaza; Blue, Orange, Silver line trains bypassing station
A person was struck by a train at L'Enfant Plaza Station, causing the Blue, Orange and Silver line trains to bypass the station.
Metro Twitter pages hacked; obscene posts made on transit agency’s official social media accounts
The official Twitter page of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was hacked early Monday.
Metrorail to increase weekday service on Blue, Orange and Silver lines
Metro has announced customers will see more trains more often starting Monday on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
Metro officials discuss transit system’s problems at hearing
Metro leaders are revealing more about the problems plaguing the agency.