Metro Silver Line 'operationally ready' for passengers by Thanksgiving; safety approvals pending
Metro officials say the long-awaited Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport will be 'operationally ready' for passengers by Thanksgiving and say they are awaiting safety approvals by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission before moving forward.
DC Mayor Bowser responds to woman being assaulted on Metrobus
On Wednesday, FOX 5 asked D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser if she had seen a video reported on by FOX 5 showing a woman violently shoved off of a Metrobus by what appears to be a group of teens – and possibly some adults. The Mayor answered - no – and that she would look at it. The Chief of Police indicated the same.
'Disturbing' video shows a woman being attacked, pushed off a DC Metrobus
An assault caught on a cellphone camera shows what appears to be several juveniles — and possibly some adults — shoving an older woman off a Metrobus in D.C.
First-ever seaplane flights from DC to New York debuted
Amphibious air carrier service Tailwind Air launched its seaplane flight service from the D.C. area to New York on Friday.
Metro to hold public comment sessions on 'Better Bus' initiative
Metro has also announced a new campaign to get public comment on redesigning the region's bus network.
Woman struck by train prompts delays on Metro's Red Line Thursday afternoon
Metro riders can expect delays Thursday afternoon after a woman was struck by a train at the Friendship Heights station.
Metro warns fare evaders: Pay up
Metro says total fare evasions this year will end up costing about $40 million in lost revenue.
Flight attendant accused of stealing bracelet set from Reagan National Airport charged
A flight attendant is facing one count of grand larceny for allegedly stealing a bracelet set at Reagan National Airport.
Three Amtrak train cars derailed at Union Station
Three train cars lost contact with the track during a slow-speed equipment movement Monday morning at Union Station in Washington, D.C., according to Amtrak.
Proposal to give DC residents $100 monthly Metro fare clears first hurdle
A proposal that would give D.C. residents $100 a month to ride Metro is getting closer to becoming reality.
Metro hiring crisis intervention specialists
Metro is looking for mental health experts to fill their new crisis intervention specialist position.
DC lowers speed limit on major roads from 30 to 25 miles per hour
D.C. has lowered the speed limit on major roads in the District from 30 miles per hour to 25 in an effort to decrease crashes and create safer roads.
Here’s how a possible railroad strike could impact AMTRAK, MARC and VRE service in the DC area
The nation's freight railroads and their unions could be headed toward a strike if they cannot settle their contract dispute before Friday's deadline and some transit systems that operate in the D.C. area are bracing for the potential impact.
DC neighborhood marks 1-year since young girl riding bike was struck, killed in crosswalk
Tuesday marks one year since 5-year old Allison Hart was struck and killed in a pedestrian crosswalk in northeast D.C. and many in the community say the street is still unsafe.
Montgomery County expected to provide Purple Line update Tuesday
The Montgomery County Council is expected to provide an update Tuesday on the Purple Line light-rail project.
Major construction on Metro's Blue and Yellow lines underway
Major construction on Metro's Blue and Yellow lines began Saturday, Sept. 10 and is expected to continue through May 2023.
Man arrested after causing power outage at Southern Avenue Metro station
Police arrested a suspect accused of tampering with power sources at the Southern Avenue Metro station in Southeast, D.C.
Fire started aboard Metro train at Eastern Market; station evacuated, officials say
A fire that was started aboard a Metro train at the Eastern Market station triggered an evacuation and delays Friday morning.
New western section of I-66 Express Lanes expected to open this weekend
Virginia Department of Transportation officials say they plan to open the western-most segment of the Interstate 66 Express Lanes this weekend.
Metro to implement name changes at 5 stations; Yellow, Blue Line construction begins this weekend
Big changes are coming to Metro this weekend - with construction commencing on the Yellow & Blue lines on Saturday. Sept. 10 - and starting Sunday, several Metro stations across the area will implement new name changes.