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.
2 Metro stations reopening after contractor’s COVID-19 confirmation shut them down
The Tenleytown and Van Ness Metro stations are reopening this morning in D.C. after being closed when a contractor tested positive for COVID-19.
The Tenleytown and Van Ness Metro stations are reopening this morning in D.C. after being closed when a contractor tested positive for COVID-19.
Metro closing 17 additional stations due to low ridership during coronavirus pandemic
Metro announced Tuesday they will close 17 more rail stations and selected entrances this week due to low ridership amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Metro announced Tuesday they will close 17 more rail stations and selected entrances this week due to low ridership amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Metro to cut hundreds of bus routes over coronavirus concerns
Metro is suspending nearly 95 percent of its bus routes Saturday evening to curb commuters' exposure to coronavirus.
Metro is suspending nearly 95 percent of its bus routes Saturday evening to curb commuters' exposure to coronavirus.
Metro makes additional service reductions this weekend
Due to workforce availability challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic, Metro says service on rail and buses will be "extremely limited" this weekend across the D.C. region.
Due to workforce availability challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic, Metro says service on rail and buses will be "extremely limited" this weekend across the D.C. region.
Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Metro stations closed to prevent cherry blossom trips
Two Metro stations will be closed until further notice in an effort to prevent trips to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in the District amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Two Metro stations will be closed until further notice in an effort to prevent trips to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in the District amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Metro: 'Stay home. Essential travel only.'
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Signal problems cause early Friday Metro delays
Commuters can expect delays along portions of Metro's Green and Red Lines Friday after early morning signal problems.
Commuters can expect delays along portions of Metro's Green and Red Lines Friday after early morning signal problems.
Metro leaders discuss coronavirus plan amid growing concerns
Metro leaders are holding a meeting Thursday to discuss their coronavirus plan amid growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 across the D.C. region. FOX 5's Bob Barnard was inside the meeting where Theresa Impastato, Metro Chief Safety Officer, spoke about the steps the transit system is taking.
Metro leaders are holding a meeting Thursday to discuss their coronavirus plan amid growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 across the D.C. region. FOX 5's Bob Barnard was inside the meeting where Theresa Impastato, Metro Chief Safety Officer, spoke about the steps the transit system is taking.