Watch: Ceiling panel falls, narrowly misses Massachusetts subway rider inside station
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Metro to bring back automatic train operation after 14 years
After suspending automatic train operations in 2009 after a fatal Red Line crash, Metro is planning to switch back to automatic train operation starting this summer.
Cheverly partners with Metro Transit Police in effort to boost safety for commuters
Beginning Monday, transit riders using the Cheverly station will see an extra police presence as part of a new safety initiative with Metro Transit Police.
Cleanup continues after fiery tanker crash leaves driver dead in Frederick
Investigators are still working to learn what caused a tractor-trailer to crash in Frederick Saturday.
Water taxis return to Potomac River in DC region
The bright yellow water taxis are back on the Potomac River.
Man robs Arlington gun store; attempts to escape on Metrobus
A 22-year-old man is in jail after robbing a Clarendon gun store before trying to get away on a Metrobus.
AAA: Fear of self-driving cars on the rise, new survey says
The fear of self-driving vehicles is on the rise.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Metro’s plan to fix 7000-series wheels, return fleet to service could take 3 years, cost $55M
Metro's plan to fix the way it presses wheels onto their 7000-series rail cars could take as long as three years to complete and cost approximately $55 million, the transit agency said Tuesday.
Dulles Toll Road converts to all-electronic, cashless payment system Wednesday
The Dulles Toll Road has converted to an all-electronic and cashless payment system.
Montgomery County introduces pedestrian safety legislation
A call to increase pedestrian safety in Montgomery County after they've seen two fatalities and 25 injuries involving people on foot and cyclists since the beginning of the year.
U Street Metro stabbing under investigation
A man is recovering in a hospital after police say he was stabbed at the U Street Metro station Monday afternoon.
Metro maintenance will limit late-night service for next 3 weeks
WMATA announced Friday that late-night Metrorail service will be reduced on weeknights for three straight weeks while the agency performs “critical” maintenance work on its tracks.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Metrobus shooting leaves 1 man dead in White Oak
A fight aboard a Metrobus turned deadly Friday night, and now police are searching for the shooter.
Family of man dragged to death at Dunn Loring Metro station wants answers
The family of the man dragged to death at the Dunn Loring Metro station Wednesday wants answers.
Grandfather dies at Dunn Loring Metro station after dog leash gets caught in train door
A man was killed at Dunn Loring Station in Fairfax County on Wednesday after a leash that was tied to him was caught in the train door.
Potomac Avenue Metro Shooting: Funeral held for worker killed trying to protect woman during rampage
Robert Cunningham, the Metro worker killed trying to protect a woman during a shooting rampage at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station earlier this month, was laid to rest on Tuesday.
OmniRide work stoppage causes delays for commuters Tuesday
An ongoing OmniRide work stoppage has caused delays for commuters who use the service Tuesday.