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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.