Metro completes critical tunnel repairs on Red Line early, saving $250K

It’s the news many Metro riders have been waiting to hear: Red Line construction – focused on critical tunnel repairs and infrastructure upgrades – is reaching the end of the line.

Metro extends its hours for New Year’s Eve

Metrorail will stay open until 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, an extra two hours of service to help passengers bring in the new year safely across the D.C. region.

Some frustration among Metro commuters amid Red Line closures

Conflicting information, long shuttle lines, and technical problems caused frustration among some Red Line commuters amid the start of closures that will last to the end of the year.

Dupont Circle Metro Station closed due to smoke investigation

Evening commuters may experience delays as Dupont Circle Metro Station is currently closed due to a smoke investigation. 

Metro Red Line closures begin Dec. 18. Here’s what you need to know.

A two-week construction project on Metro’s Red Line to perform major safety repairs will disrupt commutes until the end of the year.

Metro proposes massive job and service cuts

Metro's new budget proposal calls for massive service cuts, an alarming number of layoffs, and fare increases as it looks for ways to close a $750 million deficit.

3 shot on bike trail bridge near northeast DC Metro station

Authorities say three people were shot Monday while walking across a bike trail bridge near a Metro station in northeast Washington.

Metro Transit Police release photos in search for Red Line sex abuse suspect

A young Metro rider told police that they were sexually abused by a man on a Red Line train on Monday, and now detectives are searching for that suspect. 

Extensive track work to affect Metro schedules over the weekend

Metro riders should prepare for significant service changes on Saturday and Sunday as crews begin essential track maintenance and rail adjustments.

Drivers in DC to be ticketed for blocking bus lanes

Starting Wednesday, drivers found blocking bus lanes in D.C. will be ticketed upwards of $200. 

Family pushes for new alert notification after son with Down syndrome found in locked Metro corridor

A Maryland man who is nonverbal and has Down syndrome was found safe in a locked Metro station corridor over the weekend after being missing for six days. His father says he wants to make sure what happened to his son doesn't happen to anyone else.

WMATA warns of drastic cuts to Metro services amid $750 million budget gap

Metro officials are warning folks that if they can't close a massive hole in their budget, bus routes could be scrapped, Metrorail hours could decrease, stations could close, and they may even have to stop hiring. 

Proposed DC bill could allow Metro Police to crack down on fare evasions

D.C.’s City Council Committee on Public Safety held a hearing Wednesday about a bill intended to help better enforce fare evasions in D.C. Metro stations.