NYC subway attack prompts metro surveillance camera scrutiny
People are taking a closer look at metro surveillance systems after it was reported some security cameras were not functioning properly enough to capture the scene when a gunman opened fire in a Brooklyn subway.
People are taking a closer look at metro surveillance systems after it was reported some security cameras were not functioning properly enough to capture the scene when a gunman opened fire in a Brooklyn subway.
Transit police officer shoots knife-wielding suspect at Anacostia Station
Green Line service was temporarily suspended Thursday between Congress Heights and Navy Yard after a knife-wielding suspect was shot by a Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officer.
Green Line service was temporarily suspended Thursday between Congress Heights and Navy Yard after a knife-wielding suspect was shot by a Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officer.
TSA announces new gender-neutral screening changes at airport security checkpoints
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
Flight attendants, airline CEOs urge Biden administration to end federal mask mandate on planes
Mask mandates are being dropped in restaurants, schools, and at sporting events – but not aboard planes.
Mask mandates are being dropped in restaurants, schools, and at sporting events – but not aboard planes.
Metro announces delays for Silver Line and 7000-series trains
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced two big delays Thursday morning during a rail service restoration plan briefing.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced two big delays Thursday morning during a rail service restoration plan briefing.
Metro to increase service, discounted fares as more rail cars return
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has approved a $4.5 billion budget to increase service and discounted fares for Metro users as they continue to work to return more 6000-series and 7000-series rail cars to service.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has approved a $4.5 billion budget to increase service and discounted fares for Metro users as they continue to work to return more 6000-series and 7000-series rail cars to service.
New Metro railcars to be built in Maryland; factory being constructed in Hagerstown
Hitachi Rail has announced that Washington County, Maryland, will be the location of its new factory that will build the fleet of 8000-series railcars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro).
Hitachi Rail has announced that Washington County, Maryland, will be the location of its new factory that will build the fleet of 8000-series railcars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro).
Groundbreaking ceremony for I-495 extension project in northern Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin and other leaders are holding a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the $660-million Interstate 495 extension project in northern Virginia.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and other leaders are holding a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the $660-million Interstate 495 extension project in northern Virginia.
Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
Uber adds fuel surcharge for drivers struggling with recent gas price hikes
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
Man struck by train at Fort Totten station; Yellow, Green Lines single-tracking
A man was struck by a train on the platform at Fort Totten station, officials confirm.
A man was struck by a train on the platform at Fort Totten station, officials confirm.
Man struck by train at L'Enfant Plaza; Blue, Orange, Silver line trains bypassing station
A person was struck by a train at L'Enfant Plaza Station, causing the Blue, Orange and Silver line trains to bypass the station.
A person was struck by a train at L'Enfant Plaza Station, causing the Blue, Orange and Silver line trains to bypass the station.
Metro Twitter pages hacked; obscene posts made on transit agency’s official social media accounts
The official Twitter page of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was hacked early Monday.
The official Twitter page of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was hacked early Monday.
Metro begins increasing weekday service
More Metro trains will start running on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. FOX 5's Maureen Umeh reports that Metro officials say there will now be a train at least every 20 minutes.
More Metro trains will start running on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. FOX 5's Maureen Umeh reports that Metro officials say there will now be a train at least every 20 minutes.
Metrorail to increase weekday service on Blue, Orange and Silver lines
Metro has announced customers will see more trains more often starting Monday on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
Metro has announced customers will see more trains more often starting Monday on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
Metro officials discuss transit system’s problems at hearing
Metro leaders are revealing more about the problems plaguing the agency.
Metro leaders are revealing more about the problems plaguing the agency.
Customs and Border Protection EMTs save woman's life at Dulles airport
For 10 minutes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) emergency medical technicians administered lifesaving efforts on an unresponsive female traveler at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday.
For 10 minutes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) emergency medical technicians administered lifesaving efforts on an unresponsive female traveler at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday.
Metrobus returns to regular weekday service; report shows 1 in 3 riders don't pay fare
Metrobus returned to regular weekday service Monday. But that does not mean all Metrobus riders paid their way.
Metrobus returned to regular weekday service Monday. But that does not mean all Metrobus riders paid their way.
Thousands of Metro riders will need new SmartTrip cards by March
Out with the old, in with the new.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.