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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An ongoing OmniRide work stoppage has caused delays for commuters who use the service Tuesday.
Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Southeast DC, one man transported to hospital
An officer-involved shooting occurred in Southeast D.C. Friday morning.
An officer-involved shooting occurred in Southeast D.C. Friday morning.
5 Metro stations to see increased police presence starting Friday
Metro riders will see an increased police presence at some stations starting Friday as part of Metro's new partnership with DC Police to reduce crime.
Metro riders will see an increased police presence at some stations starting Friday as part of Metro's new partnership with DC Police to reduce crime.
'It's still shocking': Community safety meeting held a week after fatal Potomac Ave Metro shooting
More than a week after the deadly shooting at the Potomac Avenue Metro station, riders are still in shock and concerned about their safety.
More than a week after the deadly shooting at the Potomac Avenue Metro station, riders are still in shock and concerned about their safety.
222 Nicaraguan political prisoners land in DC region after being released
Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to the Washington D.C. area on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to the Washington D.C. area on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Metro announces partnership with DC police to enhance safety
D.C. police and Metro Transit Police want to make riding public transportation safer.
D.C. police and Metro Transit Police want to make riding public transportation safer.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act leads to nearly $43 million in upgrades allocated across Maryland
The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has allocated nearly $43 million to upgrade infrastructure and improve safety in counties across Maryland.
The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has allocated nearly $43 million to upgrade infrastructure and improve safety in counties across Maryland.
Free steering wheel locks for some Hyundai owners in Prince William County
Following a string of thefts targeting Hyundai vehicles, the car company is providing Prince William County Police Department with steering wheel locks for Hyundai drivers.
Following a string of thefts targeting Hyundai vehicles, the car company is providing Prince William County Police Department with steering wheel locks for Hyundai drivers.
Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
'I owe her my life': Potomac Avenue Metro rider reunites with woman who saved his life
On Friday, a local man was reunited with a woman he's calling a hero after she saved his life during the deadly shooting rampage that happened on Wednesday at the Potomac Avenue Metro station.
On Friday, a local man was reunited with a woman he's calling a hero after she saved his life during the deadly shooting rampage that happened on Wednesday at the Potomac Avenue Metro station.
Heroine who helped disarm Potomac Avenue Metro station gunman recalls 'surreal' moment
FOX 5 spoke with Shante Trumpet, the woman who helped disarm the gunman at the Potomac Avenue Metro stop Wednesday.
FOX 5 spoke with Shante Trumpet, the woman who helped disarm the gunman at the Potomac Avenue Metro stop Wednesday.
Metro riders fearful, saddened after deadly Potomac Avenue Metro shooting
The scene outside the Potomac Avenue Metro station is much different Wednesday night.
The scene outside the Potomac Avenue Metro station is much different Wednesday night.