Metro Red Line closures causing frustration for some riders
The shutdown of multiple Metro Rail stations on the Red Line is in place.
5 Metro stations close June 1 for summer construction work on Red Line
A major construction project on the Red Line will close five Metro stations for the better part of the summer.
Metro blames 1970s signal equipment for Red Line delays ahead of summer closures
Metro officials apologized Tuesday for delays along the Red Line at both the Wheaton and Forest Glen stations, saying outdated 1970s signal equipment was to blame.
New report accuses Metro of neglecting safety protocols
New details from an independent audit is laying bare Metro's poor safety practices - from malfunctioning trains to poorly conducted inspections.
Metro approves $4.8B budget, hikes fares but avoids drastic cuts
Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget on Thursday to begin on July 1.
Red Line riders prepare for summer shutdown as WMATA reveals shuttle strategy
WMATA announced a few months ago that there would be Red Line closures scheduled for this summer.
16-year-old charged in Brookland Metro Station murder to stay in custody until trial
A juvenile court judge in the District has ordered a 16-year-old accused of murdering another teen at the Brookland Metro Station last week held in custody until his trial next month.
Man dead after struck by Metro train outside Stadium-Armory station
A man was killed after he was struck by a Metro train late Monday night outside the Stadium-Armory station in southeast Washington.
Teen shot, killed at Brookland Metro station; suspected gunman on the loose
D.C. police are searching for a suspected gunman after a teen was shot and killed at the Brookland Metro station Thursday afternoon.
Metro sees drop in crime, fare evasion down by 50%, WMATA says
Metro says they’ve seen positive trends in recent months, including less fare evasion and crime.
Metro offers half-acre site in Alexandria for ‘joint development’ amid $750M budget deficit
Metro said it is offering a half-acre site in Virginia for ‘joint development’ as the transit agency searches for ways to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.
5 Red Line stations to close this summer; impact could be 'major,' say officials
Officials in Montgomery County are expressing worry that closing five Red Line Metro stops for the summer could negatively impact commute times for everyone.
Montgomery County leaders hope to reduce impact of summer Metro red line closures
Montgomery County leaders are hoping to reduce the impact on commuters when scheduled repairs temporarily close five Metro red line stations.
Metro reveals fully renovated restrooms at all 98 stations
Did you know Metrorail has restrooms?
Metro delays due to medical emergency at Judiciary Square
Metro riders can expect delays on the Red line due to a medical emergency.
Metro gets tough on fare evasion, Secure DC Crime Bill brings stricter penalties
Metro says the newly signed Secure D.C. Crime Bill will help crackdown on fare evasion.
Metro increasing special police officer patrols on trains, buses
Metro riders will start to see more special police officers patrolling trains and buses during trips as part of the transit agency’s push to increase security.
Purple Line opening delayed to winter 2027
Altogether, the Purple Line project will now cost about $10 billion, despite being initially budgeted for $5.6 billion back in 2016.
Teenage girl killed at Silver Spring Metro in suspected train surfing incident: police
Metropolitan Transit Police responded to the report of a deceased teenage girl on a train in Silver Spring around 10:30 a.m. According to police, this appears to be a train surfing incident.
Metro ramps up security with special police officers and extensive camera surveillance
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is taking new steps to keep passengers safe on their commute.