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.
Metro rail operations control center ‘toxic’ culture includes racial, sexual comments, harassment: audit
An audit of Metro's rail operations control center has uncovered a 'toxic workplace culture' in an environment containing 'racial and sexual comments, harassment, and other unprofessional behavior.'
An audit of Metro's rail operations control center has uncovered a 'toxic workplace culture' in an environment containing 'racial and sexual comments, harassment, and other unprofessional behavior.'
Metro riders can now add SmarTrip payment cards to iPhone, Apple Watch
If you ride Metro or other regional transit providers in the D.C. region you can now pay using your iPhone or Apple Watch.
If you ride Metro or other regional transit providers in the D.C. region you can now pay using your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Pictures shed light on a world of difference at Metro stations
Metro announced on Tuesday that it has completed lighting upgrades at nearly 50 subterranean stations in the DMV – and the before and after photos tell the whole story.
Metro announced on Tuesday that it has completed lighting upgrades at nearly 50 subterranean stations in the DMV – and the before and after photos tell the whole story.
Metro employee dies of COVID-19
A Metro employee has died from COVID-19.
A Metro employee has died from COVID-19.
Northern Virginia Metro stations to open ahead of schedule
The metropolitan Washington region’s Metrorail system says it will reopen two stations in Northern Virginia ahead of schedule as service begins to return to pre-pandemic levels.
The metropolitan Washington region’s Metrorail system says it will reopen two stations in Northern Virginia ahead of schedule as service begins to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Metro working to restore public transit to pre-pandemic normal
Metro says it is finalizing plans to restore public transportation in the D.C. area to “pre-COVID” levels of service.
Metro says it is finalizing plans to restore public transportation in the D.C. area to “pre-COVID” levels of service.
Metro ramping up service
Metro says it is expanding its services to "pre-coronavirus" levels.
Metro says it is expanding its services to "pre-coronavirus" levels.
Crews rescue woman in wheelchair who fell onto tracks at Suitland Metro Station
A woman in a wheelchair who was injured after she fell onto the tracks at the Suitland Metro Station this morning is recovering.
A woman in a wheelchair who was injured after she fell onto the tracks at the Suitland Metro Station this morning is recovering.
15 Metro stations reopen after being closed for months
Fifteen Metro rail stations are back open after being closed for months due to COVID-19.
Fifteen Metro rail stations are back open after being closed for months due to COVID-19.
Metro to reopen 15 stations Sunday after closures amid coronavirus pandemic
Metro announced that 15 stations that had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic will reopen Sunday, June 28.
Metro announced that 15 stations that had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic will reopen Sunday, June 28.
What's next for Metro as region moves into phase 2
Things are awfully quiet at Metro stops throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. In fact, overall rail ridership was down 93 percent last week when compared to 2019. But the question becomes – what happens as the DMV continues to open back up?
Things are awfully quiet at Metro stops throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. In fact, overall rail ridership was down 93 percent last week when compared to 2019. But the question becomes – what happens as the DMV continues to open back up?
Summer Metro shutdown underway in Northern Virginia
The summer Metro shutdown is underway in Northern Virginia – and that means large sections of the Orange and Silver lines are closed.
The summer Metro shutdown is underway in Northern Virginia – and that means large sections of the Orange and Silver lines are closed.
Face coverings required on Metro trains, buses and stations beginning May 18
Starting on Monday, May 18, Metro riders will be required to wear face coverings on all trains, buses and in stations, following a recommendation from the transit authority's Pandemic Task Force.
Starting on Monday, May 18, Metro riders will be required to wear face coverings on all trains, buses and in stations, following a recommendation from the transit authority's Pandemic Task Force.
Teen critically injured, man dead after stabbing aboard train at Capitol Heights Metro Station: MTPD
A teenager is in "extremely critical condition" and a man is dead following a stabbing aboard a train at the Capitol Heights Metro Station Thursday night.
A teenager is in "extremely critical condition" and a man is dead following a stabbing aboard a train at the Capitol Heights Metro Station Thursday night.
Metro requests riders wear face coverings; more Maryland counties require masks in grocery and retail stores
Metro is requesting that all riders wear a cloth face covering while traveling along the transit system.
Metro is requesting that all riders wear a cloth face covering while traveling along the transit system.
Metro further reduces service hours amid coronavirus pandemic
Metro has further reduced its service hours in an effort to reduce contact between workers and riders amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Metro has further reduced its service hours in an effort to reduce contact between workers and riders amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Metro making more service cuts amid COVID-19 outbreak
WMATA announced on Friday that it will implement further reductions in service as it works with officials to prevent exposure to COVID-19.
WMATA announced on Friday that it will implement further reductions in service as it works with officials to prevent exposure to COVID-19.