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).

Metro will not resume service of 7000-series trains for 90 days

Metro officials have announced they will not resume service of the 7000-series trains for about 90 days to allow time to focus on root cause analysis.

Metro preps for snowstorm, will operate on moderate snow service plan Friday

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced that Metrobus will begin on a moderate snow service plan tomorrow, January 7, due to expected snowfall overnight. 

DC police searching for Anacostia Metro station shooting suspect

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a shooting at the Anacostia Metro station on Tuesday that left one victim dead.

Shots fired at Columbia Heights Metro station following altercation

The Metro Transit Police Department responded to Columbia Heights station for shots fired Wednesday night following an altercation, officials say.

19-year-old shot on train car at Columbia Heights Metro station

A 19-year-old male was injured after a shooting in a Green Line train car at the Columbia Heights Metro station in D.C., according to WMATA.