Metro holds emergency exercise to prepare for opening of Silver Line extension
Hundreds of fire and emergency personnel participated in a full-scale emergency drill Wednesday at Metro's new Ashburn Station along the Silver Line extension.
Hundreds of fire and emergency personnel participated in a full-scale emergency drill Wednesday at Metro's new Ashburn Station along the Silver Line extension.
Maryland MetroAccess workers reach agreement to end contract dispute strike
MetroAccess workers in Maryland have ratified an agreement to end their contract dispute strike after over a week of negotiations.
MetroAccess workers in Maryland have ratified an agreement to end their contract dispute strike after over a week of negotiations.
Delays linger after Metrorail network issues caused systemwide problems
Metrorail officials say network issues are still causing lingering delays on all of the system's train lines Wednesday morning.
Metrorail officials say network issues are still causing lingering delays on all of the system's train lines Wednesday morning.
Metro hires new chief operating officer to oversee daily operations
Metro announced the hiring of their new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Dwyer.
Metro announced the hiring of their new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Dwyer.
Service restored along Metro’s Red Line after low-voltage cable arcing caused delays
Service along Metro's Red Line was restored Monday morning after low-voltage cable arcing caused delays that lasted most of the weekend and into the workweek.
Service along Metro's Red Line was restored Monday morning after low-voltage cable arcing caused delays that lasted most of the weekend and into the workweek.
Safety concerns arise after woman says she was sexually harassed at Foggy Bottom Metro Station
A woman says she was sexually harassed for nearly 15 minutes at a Metro station while bystanders did nothing to help her.
A woman says she was sexually harassed for nearly 15 minutes at a Metro station while bystanders did nothing to help her.
Metro’s new General Manager Randy Clarke begins Monday
New Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke is taking over as leader of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Monday.
New Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke is taking over as leader of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Monday.
Metro preps for Fourth of July travel, warns there will be delays
Metro is warning travelers there will be delays on the Fourth of July due to a reduced number of railcars available.
Metro is warning travelers there will be delays on the Fourth of July due to a reduced number of railcars available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.