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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

WMATA responds after social media videos appear to show drug use on Metro bus, train

The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority says officials have reviewed two videos circulating on social media that appear to show two people using drugs — one on a Metro bus and the other on the train — and alerted Metro Transit Police. 

Downtown Red Line stations to shut down during holiday season: WMATA

Red Line stations from Farragut North to Judiciary Square will be shut down in December for repairs, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monday. 

Tragic death of DC teen in subway surfing stunt sparks calls for safety measures

A D.C. area teen was killed while attempting a dangerous social media trend known as subway surfing. That's when people climb and ride on top of moving trains.

Trespasser on tracks leads to Metro delays on Red Line

Authorities continue to investigate a trespasser on Metro tracks that contributed to early morning delays on the Red Line. 

More rail service coming to Metro lines Monday

More service is coming to several Metro lines starting Monday, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority says.

WMATA: Warnings being issued to drivers blocking bus lanes under; fines up to $200 begin in 45 days

The warning period is starting for the Clear Lanes program and WMATA officials say in just 45 days, the District Department of Transportation will be issuing fines for people illegally using bus lanes and parking in bus stop zones.