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.

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.  

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.

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.