Reopening of Shady Grove, Rockville Metro stations delayed until 2022
Metro has announced a delay in the reopening of Shady Grove and Rockville stations. Red Line customers can now expect the stations to reopen in mid-January 2022.
Metro has announced a delay in the reopening of Shady Grove and Rockville stations. Red Line customers can now expect the stations to reopen in mid-January 2022.
Silver Line extension project to Dulles Airport reaches substantial completion
The Metrorail Silver Line extension project, which will provide access to Dulles International Airport, has reached substantial completion on Phase 2, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The Metrorail Silver Line extension project, which will provide access to Dulles International Airport, has reached substantial completion on Phase 2, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Metro adds more trains to service Monday
Metro removed all 748 of the 7000-series railcars from service two weeks ago as part of the investigation into the derailment of a Blue Line train on Oct. 12.
Metro removed all 748 of the 7000-series railcars from service two weeks ago as part of the investigation into the derailment of a Blue Line train on Oct. 12.
Green, Yellow Line running on single rail only due to fire department activity at Gallery Place
Metro trains on the Green and Yellow Lines in D.C. are currently running on single rail only between Mt. Vernon Square and L'Enfant Plaza after reports of a train smoking on the tracks caused the fire department to respond at Gallery Place.
Metro trains on the Green and Yellow Lines in D.C. are currently running on single rail only between Mt. Vernon Square and L'Enfant Plaza after reports of a train smoking on the tracks caused the fire department to respond at Gallery Place.
DC metro derailments could indicate problems in other cities’ transit systems, NTSB boss says
A Blue Line derailment that injured one person and prompted DC metro to yank 60% of its railcars on Sunday "could have been catastrophic" – and could signal a much larger problem nationwide, according to a federal agency.
A Blue Line derailment that injured one person and prompted DC metro to yank 60% of its railcars on Sunday "could have been catastrophic" – and could signal a much larger problem nationwide, according to a federal agency.
Green Line Metro service suspended due to stabbing aboard train near Anacostia
Green Line train service has been suspended due to a stabbing aboard a Branch Avenue-bound train near Anacostia.
Green Line train service has been suspended due to a stabbing aboard a Branch Avenue-bound train near Anacostia.
Blue Line reopening Friday after derailment closes part of Metro for days
Normal service will resume on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines Friday after a Metro train derailment Tuesday caused part of the route to close.
Normal service will resume on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines Friday after a Metro train derailment Tuesday caused part of the route to close.
Blue Line service suspended due to Metro train derailment; 1 person injured
Metro service on the Blue Line was suspended Tuesday night between Pentagon and Foggy Bottom due to a train derailment and officials say there will be no rail service between the Rosslyn and Pentagon stations on Thursday after also suspending service Wednesday.
Metro service on the Blue Line was suspended Tuesday night between Pentagon and Foggy Bottom due to a train derailment and officials say there will be no rail service between the Rosslyn and Pentagon stations on Thursday after also suspending service Wednesday.
Bill to give DC residents $100 a month on SmarTrip cards reintroduced
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.
Metro expansion could include Georgetown station
Metro is looking to expand as the D.C. region continues to grow – and their plan could include a Georgetown station.
Metro is looking to expand as the D.C. region continues to grow – and their plan could include a Georgetown station.
Metro mandates COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly tests for all employees
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Metro extends train service to midnight, seven days a week starting July 18
Metro will extend its train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. The new operating hours are the first in a series of service improvements passed by Metro’s Board of Directors in June that include adding more all-day rail service, creating high-frequency bus routes and improving service across the region.
Metro will extend its train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. The new operating hours are the first in a series of service improvements passed by Metro’s Board of Directors in June that include adding more all-day rail service, creating high-frequency bus routes and improving service across the region.
Proposal would ban certain riders from using Metro Transit
A plan to temporarily ban anyone arrested on Metro for a sex offense or weapons charge is facing criticism from the ACLU.
A plan to temporarily ban anyone arrested on Metro for a sex offense or weapons charge is facing criticism from the ACLU.
Rockville, Shady Grove Metro stations shutting down in the fall
The Rockville and Shady Grove stations will be closed from Sept. 11 through Dec. 4 for construction, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials.
The Rockville and Shady Grove stations will be closed from Sept. 11 through Dec. 4 for construction, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials.
2 injured after fight breaks out on Metrobus in Southeast DC
Metropolitan Transit police say two people were stabbed on a bus in Southeast D.C. late Wednesday afternoon.
Metropolitan Transit police say two people were stabbed on a bus in Southeast D.C. late Wednesday afternoon.
Former WMATA employee indicted for allegedly stealing more than $100k worth of bus parts
A former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) employee was indicted for one count of theft of over $100,000 and one count of theft under $100,000, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George's County announced Tuesday.
A former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) employee was indicted for one count of theft of over $100,000 and one count of theft under $100,000, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George's County announced Tuesday.
Metro approves more service, lower fares as DMV continues to reopen
Metro's Board of Directors approved improvements to Metrobus and Metrorail service on Thursday, including extended hours and lower fares to support the region's recovery and encourage more customers to return to transit.
Metro's Board of Directors approved improvements to Metrobus and Metrorail service on Thursday, including extended hours and lower fares to support the region's recovery and encourage more customers to return to transit.
DC police say man raised gun before they shot and killed him outside Congress Heights Metro Station
D.C. police say an officer shot a man outside the Congress Heights Metro station on Monday.
D.C. police say an officer shot a man outside the Congress Heights Metro station on Monday.
DC man killed after head-on crash into Metrobus
The crash happened in Southeast DC.
The crash happened in Southeast DC.
Person pinned under Metro train transported to hospital
A person was struck and pinned under a Metro train at the White Flint metro stop Friday afternoon, according to the Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue.
A person was struck and pinned under a Metro train at the White Flint metro stop Friday afternoon, according to the Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue.