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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing on a Metro bus that left a man seriously injured.
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.
A man was left with serious injuries after being stabbed while on a Metro bus Saturday evening, Metro Transit Police says.
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.
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.
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.
Metro riders were delayed Tuesday morning following a disabled train along a portion of the Red Line.
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.
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.
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.
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting that occurred at a Metro station earlier this week.
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.
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.
Metro derails near Reagan National Airport: WMATA
The train derailed with at least 40 passengers aboard. Officials explain why.
The train derailed with at least 40 passengers aboard. Officials explain why.
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.
Metro officials say rail service has been suspended between Potomac Yard and National Airport after reports of a possible train derailment.
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.
Metro officials say pepper spray and a Taser were used on a fare evader who assaulted a transit officer Thursday night in Virginia.
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.
WMATA said it needs to fill a $750 million funding gap for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
WMATA says layoffs, a hiring freeze and service cuts could be just months away if a large budget deficit isn't addressed.