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News related to D.C. Metro trains and buses, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

Person struck, killed by train near Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station

Person struck, killed by train near Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station

A person was struck by a Red Line train Tuesday evening at the Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station, and so far, WMATA says the victim is "not showing signs of life."

June 20, 2023 5:38pm EDT
Metro Lift program offers reduced fares to low-income riders

Metro Lift program offers reduced fares to low-income riders

Metro is offering reduced fares to help low-income riders through a new program called Metro Lift.

June 20, 2023 11:32am EDT
Metro to operate on modified scheduled for Juneteenth holiday

Metro to operate on modified scheduled for Juneteenth holiday

Metro will operate on a modified schedule on Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

June 16, 2023 12:50pm EDT
New bill targets Metro fare evaders giving police fake names

New bill targets Metro fare evaders giving police fake names

A new bill from D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto aims to close a loophole in the District’s fare evasion law.

June 12, 2023 6:51pm EDT
Red Line increased frequency starts Monday

Red Line increased frequency starts Monday

Red Line Metro trains will operate more frequently during the week starting Monday, June 12. 

June 11, 2023 12:37pm EDT
Metro announces half-price fare program

Metro announces half-price fare program

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monday a half-priced fare program for low-income riders.

June 5, 2023 8:42pm EDT
Police release photo of suspect in fatal shooting at Navy Yard Metro

Police release photo of suspect in fatal shooting at Navy Yard Metro

Police are investigating a fatal shooting onboard a train at the Navy Yard Metro on Sunday morning which killed a 17-year old

May 29, 2023 1:47pm EDT
16-year-old arrested, charged as adult in fatal Wheaton Metro shooting

16-year-old arrested, charged as adult in fatal Wheaton Metro shooting

It took police nearly a week to capture the gunman who allegedly pulled the trigger inside the Wheaton Metro Station last week, killing 18-year-old Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, Jr.

May 24, 2023 9:11pm EDT
Metro CEO insists riders are safe days after deadly shooting at Wheaton station

Metro CEO insists riders are safe days after deadly shooting at Wheaton station

Days after an 18-year-old boy was shot and killed at the Wheaton Metro Station, Metro CEO Randy Clarke insists riders are safe and says the crime on public transportation is not unique to the DMV.

May 22, 2023 5:08pm EDT
18-year-old dead in Wheaton Metro shooting, police investigating as homicide

18-year-old dead in Wheaton Metro shooting, police investigating as homicide

Police have identified the 18-year-old who was shot and killed inside the Wheaton Metro Station Thursday as Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, Jr., of Greenbelt.

May 19, 2023 4:04pm EDT
New Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail station celebrates Grand Opening

New Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail station celebrates Grand Opening

Metrorail's new Potomac Yard-VT station is finally opening on Friday, May 19th. Here's what you need to know.

May 19, 2023 9:09am EDT
Former WMATA contractor remotely accessed his computer in Russia: OIG report

Former WMATA contractor remotely accessed his computer in Russia: OIG report

A former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority contractor remotely accessed his computer in Russia to log into WMATA systems containing critical and sensitive data, according to a report by the Office of the Inspector General.

May 18, 2023 10:42am EDT
DC has best public transportation, according to study

DC has best public transportation, according to study

According to a new study, Washington, D.C. ranks higher than Philadelphia and New York for best public transportation. 

May 14, 2023 12:52pm EDT
Metro summer construction work begins with Orange Line stations

Metro summer construction work begins with Orange Line stations

Metro is beginning its summer construction projects Friday with work to the Minnesota Avenue and Deanwood stations along the Orange Line.

May 13, 2023 12:21am EDT
Purple Line construction impacting downtown Silver Spring business owners

Purple Line construction impacting downtown Silver Spring business owners

Business owners in downtown Silver Spring say construction on the Purple Line is threatening their companies.

May 9, 2023 5:26pm EDT
Yellow Line services resumes along Potomac River following restoration project

Yellow Line services resumes along Potomac River following restoration project

Yellow Line service has officially resumed across the Potomac River, following an eight-month rehabilitation project.

May 8, 2023 9:59am EDT
WMATA board asks to delay plans for free DC Metrobus rides

WMATA board asks to delay plans for free DC Metrobus rides

The Metro board requested for the D.C. Council to delay legislation to make Metrobus rides free in the District for one year to "further a regional approach to zero fare policy." 

May 5, 2023 7:45am EDT
Suspect on the run after man shot at Metrobus bay on Minnesota Ave. NE

Suspect on the run after man shot at Metrobus bay on Minnesota Ave. NE

MPD reports a shooting took place this afternoon at a Metrobus bay on Minnesota Avenue NE in DC at the 4100 block. 

May 1, 2023 5:07pm EDT
Blasts, warning horns ring loud in Bethesda as work continues on Purple Line

Blasts, warning horns ring loud in Bethesda as work continues on Purple Line

Did you hear it? If you were in Bethesda Tuesday morning, you might have heard the first of what will be a series of underground explosions over the next several months. 

April 25, 2023 5:48pm EDT
Potomac Yard Metrorail Station to open May 19

Potomac Yard Metrorail Station to open May 19

The Potomac Yard Metrorail Station will open on May 19, according to Alexandria's Mayor Justin Wilson.

April 19, 2023 12:01pm EDT
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