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3 shot on bike trail bridge near northeast DC Metro station

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.

November 28, 2023 9:41am EST
Metro Transit Police release photos in search for Red Line sex abuse suspect

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. 

November 23, 2023 2:02pm EST
Extensive track work to affect Metro schedules over the weekend

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.

November 17, 2023 9:48pm EST
Drivers in DC to be ticketed for blocking bus lanes

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. 

November 15, 2023 8:20am EST
Family pushes for new alert notification after son with Down syndrome found in locked Metro corridor

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.

October 31, 2023 11:10am EDT
WMATA warns of drastic cuts to Metro services amid $750 million budget gap

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. 

October 26, 2023 4:23pm EDT
Metro Transit Police arrest suspect wanted for stabbing man on bus

Metro Transit Police arrest suspect wanted for stabbing man on bus

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing on a Metro bus that left a man seriously injured. 

October 25, 2023 2:41pm EDT
Man stabbed multiple times on DC Metrobus; police release images of suspect

Man stabbed multiple times on DC Metrobus; police release images of suspect

A man was left with serious injuries after being stabbed while on a Metro bus Saturday evening, Metro Transit Police says. 

October 23, 2023 7:36am EDT
Proposed DC bill could allow Metro Police to crack down on fare evasions

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.

October 11, 2023 3:44pm EDT
Disabled train at Farragut North causes Tuesday morning Metro delays

Disabled train at Farragut North causes Tuesday morning Metro delays

Metro riders were delayed Tuesday morning following a disabled train along a portion of the Red Line.

October 10, 2023 10:39am EDT
Metro delays persist Monday following derailment as track repairs, brake inspections continue

Metro delays persist Monday following derailment as track repairs, brake inspections continue

A slower than usual commute Monday for riders along some Metro lines in northern Virginia as track repairs and brake inspections continue following last week's derailment.

October 2, 2023 10:32am EDT
Man charged with attempted murder in connection to Metro station shooting, police say

Man charged with attempted murder in connection to Metro station shooting, police say

A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting that occurred at a Metro station earlier this week. 

October 1, 2023 2:32pm EDT
Derailment by Reagan National Airport spurs Metro to inspect all 2000, 3000 series trains

Derailment by Reagan National Airport spurs Metro to inspect all 2000, 3000 series trains

Metro ordered a visual inspection of all 2000 and 3000 series trains to be done by the morning after a major disruption at one of the busiest transit hubs in the nation’s capital.

September 29, 2023 5:36pm EDT
Metro derails near Reagan National Airport: WMATA
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Metro derails near Reagan National Airport: WMATA

September 29, 2023 4:25pm EDT
Metro service suspended between Potomac Yard, National Airport after reports of possible derailment

Metro service suspended between Potomac Yard, National Airport after reports of possible derailment

Metro officials say rail service has been suspended between Potomac Yard and National Airport after reports of a possible train derailment.

September 29, 2023 12:49pm EDT
Pepper spray, Taser used on Metro fare evader who assaulted transit officer in Rosslyn: WMATA

Pepper spray, Taser used on Metro fare evader who assaulted transit officer in Rosslyn: WMATA

Metro officials say pepper spray and a Taser were used on a fare evader who assaulted a transit officer Thursday night in Virginia.

September 29, 2023 8:20am EDT
Lack of Metro funding could lead to a 'transit death spiral:' WMATA

Lack of Metro funding could lead to a 'transit death spiral:' WMATA

WMATA said it needs to fill a $750 million funding gap for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2024.

September 28, 2023 5:53pm EDT
Shooting at Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro Station: 2 Injured, suspect in custody

Shooting at Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro Station: 2 Injured, suspect in custody

The search is on for a second suspect connected to the shooting that injured two people at the Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro Station Wednesday afternoon. 

September 28, 2023 5:12pm EDT
Metro budget gap could mean layoffs, service cuts, WMATA says

Metro budget gap could mean layoffs, service cuts, WMATA says

WMATA says layoffs, a hiring freeze and service cuts could be just months away if a large budget deficit isn't addressed. 

September 26, 2023 12:48pm EDT
Metro changes lost and found policy, says more items will be held for riders

Metro changes lost and found policy, says more items will be held for riders

Metro officials say fear not, what is lost may be found. WMATA is changing its lost and found policy so you may be able to get items left behind on trains, buses, at stations, and other Metro facilities back. 

September 19, 2023 1:28pm EDT
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