COVID-19 pandemic forces Metro to consider massive cuts
D.C.’s Metro system is looking at a number of major cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its ridership over the course of the past year.
D.C.’s Metro system is looking at a number of major cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its ridership over the course of the past year.
Metro says it could close 22 stations next year if it doesn’t receive more federal funding
WMATA says it could close 22 stations next year if it doesn’t receive any more federal funding.
WMATA says it could close 22 stations next year if it doesn’t receive any more federal funding.
Anacostia Metro Station fatal shooting suspect surveillance images released
D.C. police have released surveillance images that they say show a person suspected of shooting a person at the Anacostia Metro Station on Tuesday.
D.C. police have released surveillance images that they say show a person suspected of shooting a person at the Anacostia Metro Station on Tuesday.
Man in serious condition after shooting at Anacostia Metro Station, police say
A man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after he was shot at the Anacostia Metro Station.
A man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after he was shot at the Anacostia Metro Station.
DC Metro to replace 130 escalators at more than 30 stations
The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority announced on Tuesday that it will begin replacing 130 escalators at 32 stations throughout the greater D.C. area this spring.
The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority announced on Tuesday that it will begin replacing 130 escalators at 32 stations throughout the greater D.C. area this spring.
85-year-old man brutally attacked on Metro until unconscious; suspect arrested, police say
Metro Transit Police say they’ve arrested a man in connection with an 85-year-old on an Orange Line train near Rosslyn last week.
Metro Transit Police say they’ve arrested a man in connection with an 85-year-old on an Orange Line train near Rosslyn last week.
85-year-old man assaulted on Orange Line train near Rosslyn, police searching for suspect
The Metro Transit Police is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly assaulted an 85-year-old man aboard a Metro train near Rosslyn on Thursday.
The Metro Transit Police is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly assaulted an 85-year-old man aboard a Metro train near Rosslyn on Thursday.
Metro closes more stations as DC security perimeter tightens ahead of inauguration
Metrorail has closed 11 stations as security measures grow in the nation’s capital ahead of Inauguration Day.
Metrorail has closed 11 stations as security measures grow in the nation’s capital ahead of Inauguration Day.
FBI agent reportedly shot person on DC Metro; police investigating
Metro’s Red Line trains are bypassing the Medical Center station in Bethesda after an FBI agent reportedly shot someone on a car near the station.
Metro’s Red Line trains are bypassing the Medical Center station in Bethesda after an FBI agent reportedly shot someone on a car near the station.
Two Metro stations to close in February for platform reconstruction
Two Metro stations will close in February to allow for construction through May, WMATA announced Monday.
Two Metro stations will close in February to allow for construction through May, WMATA announced Monday.
Metro's budget shortfall during pandemic could have huge impact on service
Metro's budget shortfall during the pandemic could have a huge impact on service.
Metro's budget shortfall during the pandemic could have a huge impact on service.
Layoffs, buyouts likely amid Metro budget shortfall brought on by coronavirus pandemic
Metro will likely offer buyouts to eligible employees in an attempt to reduce the number of layoffs needed due to a $176 million budget shortfall brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Metro will likely offer buyouts to eligible employees in an attempt to reduce the number of layoffs needed due to a $176 million budget shortfall brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Metro receives requests from Fairfax County, Prince George's County to change Metro station names
Metro has received formal requests to change the names of two stations in the D.C. region.
Metro has received formal requests to change the names of two stations in the D.C. region.
Major delays on Metro’s Red Line due to disabled train outside Union Station
Major delays are being reported along a large section of Metrorail's Red Line Friday afternoon.
Major delays are being reported along a large section of Metrorail's Red Line Friday afternoon.
Reston man arrested in Silver Line attempted rape case
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
Metro police looking for suspect in alleged Silver Line attempted rape
Metro Transit Police are looking for a suspect who they say attacked a woman in front of her child on a Silver Line train in Northern Virginia Tuesday evening.
Metro Transit Police are looking for a suspect who they say attacked a woman in front of her child on a Silver Line train in Northern Virginia Tuesday evening.
DC Metro says service cuts on the way without Federal funding
The Metro Board of Directors today voted to implement dramatic service cuts if federal funding isn’t available by the end of the year.
The Metro Board of Directors today voted to implement dramatic service cuts if federal funding isn’t available by the end of the year.
Metro's face covering policy focuses on compliance, not conflict
There is some controversy brewing over face coverings in the D.C. region over the lack of enforcement on Metro.
There is some controversy brewing over face coverings in the D.C. region over the lack of enforcement on Metro.
Person struck, killed by Metro train at Gallery Place station
A person was struck and killed by a Metro train Monday morning in Northwest, D.C.
A person was struck and killed by a Metro train Monday morning in Northwest, D.C.
Metro budget shortfall could mean drastic cuts in hours, longer waits: report
Metro may be closing its doors at 9 p.m. several days each week due to probable budget cuts of more than $200 million stemming from the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the transit agency’s finances, says a new report in the Washington Post.
Metro may be closing its doors at 9 p.m. several days each week due to probable budget cuts of more than $200 million stemming from the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the transit agency’s finances, says a new report in the Washington Post.