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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is taking new steps to keep passengers safe on their commute.
Metro operates on special schedule for Presidents Day
Metro is operating on a special schedule on Monday in observation of Presidents Day.
Metro is operating on a special schedule on Monday in observation of Presidents Day.
How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?
A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.
A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.
5 Red Line Metro stations shut down for summer construction
Five stations on the east end of Metro’s Red Line will shut down this summer for work to connect the Purple Line light-rail project to the system at Silver Spring.
Five stations on the east end of Metro’s Red Line will shut down this summer for work to connect the Purple Line light-rail project to the system at Silver Spring.
Metro fare hikes expected as WMATA faces $750M budget shortfall
Leaders with the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority unveiled their plan to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025 on Monday.
Leaders with the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority unveiled their plan to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025 on Monday.
Former DC Metro officer sentenced to 1 year for brutally beating, choking transit rider
A former Metro Transit Police officer was sentenced Wednesday for unlawfully beating an unarmed rider nearly four years ago.
A former Metro Transit Police officer was sentenced Wednesday for unlawfully beating an unarmed rider nearly four years ago.
Sucker-punch suspect linked to two other Metro assaults
Brandon Green, the man accused of sucker-punching a tourist at the Columbia Heights Metro Station, was arrested on Monday.
Brandon Green, the man accused of sucker-punching a tourist at the Columbia Heights Metro Station, was arrested on Monday.
Loudoun County electrical vehicle owners set to pay charging station fees in select garages
Loudoun County announced electric vehicle drivers will soon be charged to use electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations at the two county-owned and operated Metrorail parking garages.
Loudoun County announced electric vehicle drivers will soon be charged to use electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations at the two county-owned and operated Metrorail parking garages.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Metro schedule: Rosslyn, Court House stations closed
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) shared the Rosslyn and Court House stations will be closed during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) shared the Rosslyn and Court House stations will be closed during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend.
Metro GM Randy Clarke discusses budget concerns, crime and other transit system’s challenges
Metro General Manager Randy Clarke says the transit system is working hard to address all the challenges it faces in the new year.
Metro General Manager Randy Clarke says the transit system is working hard to address all the challenges it faces in the new year.