Metro receives requests from Fairfax County, Prince George's County to change Metro station names
Metro has received formal requests to change the names of two stations in the D.C. region.
Maryland MVA employees say they learned of coworker's COVID-19 death via social media
The union representing employees at a Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Administration branch say no one from management told them that one of their workers died of COVID-19 over the weekend. Instead, they say they found out about his death from social media.
Maryland MVA employee dies after testing positive for COVID-19, MDOT confirms
A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration employee has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday.
Major delays on Metro’s Red Line due to disabled train outside Union Station
Major delays are being reported along a large section of Metrorail's Red Line Friday afternoon.
Reston man arrested in Silver Line attempted rape case
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
Metro police looking for suspect in alleged Silver Line attempted rape
Metro Transit Police are looking for a suspect who they say attacked a woman in front of her child on a Silver Line train in Northern Virginia Tuesday evening.
DC Metro says service cuts on the way without Federal funding
The Metro Board of Directors today voted to implement dramatic service cuts if federal funding isn’t available by the end of the year.
Metro's face covering policy focuses on compliance, not conflict
There is some controversy brewing over face coverings in the D.C. region over the lack of enforcement on Metro.
Person struck, killed by Metro train at Gallery Place station
A person was struck and killed by a Metro train Monday morning in Northwest, D.C.
Multiple rail lines in DMV, Baltimore stalled by flooding
Multiple rail lines across the D.C. and Baltimore regions are currently stopped due to flooding on tracks.
Metro budget shortfall could mean drastic cuts in hours, longer waits: report
Metro may be closing its doors at 9 p.m. several days each week due to probable budget cuts of more than $200 million stemming from the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the transit agency’s finances, says a new report in the Washington Post.
Metro rail operations control center ‘toxic’ culture includes racial, sexual comments, harassment: audit
An audit of Metro's rail operations control center has uncovered a 'toxic workplace culture' in an environment containing 'racial and sexual comments, harassment, and other unprofessional behavior.'
Metro riders can now add SmarTrip payment cards to iPhone, Apple Watch
If you ride Metro or other regional transit providers in the D.C. region you can now pay using your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Pictures shed light on a world of difference at Metro stations
Metro announced on Tuesday that it has completed lighting upgrades at nearly 50 subterranean stations in the DMV – and the before and after photos tell the whole story.
Metro employee dies of COVID-19
A Metro employee has died from COVID-19.
Northern Virginia Metro stations to open ahead of schedule
The metropolitan Washington region’s Metrorail system says it will reopen two stations in Northern Virginia ahead of schedule as service begins to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Metro working to restore public transit to pre-pandemic normal
Metro says it is finalizing plans to restore public transportation in the D.C. area to “pre-COVID” levels of service.
Metro ramping up service
Metro says it is expanding its services to "pre-coronavirus" levels.
Crews rescue woman in wheelchair who fell onto tracks at Suitland Metro Station
A woman in a wheelchair who was injured after she fell onto the tracks at the Suitland Metro Station this morning is recovering.
Area motor vehicle offices facing COVID-related backlogs
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.