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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Metro leaders are revealing more about the problems plaguing the agency.
Thousands of Metro riders will need new SmartTrip cards by March
Out with the old, in with the new.
Out with the old, in with the new.
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 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.
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.
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.
Man seriously injured after stabbing on train at Minnesota Ave Metro station
A 22-year-old male faces serious injuries after a stabbing at the Minnesota Ave Metro station, MTPD says.
A 22-year-old male faces serious injuries after a stabbing at the Minnesota Ave Metro station, MTPD says.
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.
The Metro Transit Police Department responded to Columbia Heights station for shots fired Wednesday night following an altercation, officials say.