Metrorail, Bus Services Close Early Due to Violence in D.C.
Metro trains and buses are ending service early Wednesday night due to a 6 p.m. citywide curfew in the District of Columbia, which Mayor Muriel Bowser declared after a pro-Trump… Read More
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Servicio de Autobuses en Montgomery Continúa con Tarifas Gratuitas
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) anunció que los autobuses que opera, incluidos Ride On, Ride On Extra y Flash, mantendrán el abordaje temporal por la puerta… Read More
Local Officials, Essential Workers Urge Metro to Halt Proposed Service Cuts
Local officials are urging Metro to reconsider proposed cuts in the Fiscal year 2022 budget. County Councilmember Evan Glass stressed during a virtual press conference on Wednesday the drastic impact… Read More
Red Line Cars That Separated Had Loose Bolts
Initial reports concerning a recent Red Line incident in which metro cars separated point to problems with loose bolts, according to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. The commission, WMATA and… Read More
Metro’s ‘Barebones’ Proposed Budget Would Eliminate Weekend Rail Service
Due to reduced ridership and revenue during the pandemic, Metro has proposed drastic cuts, including eliminating weekend rail service and scheduling daily trains at 30 minute intervals, in its proposed… Read More
Two Years After Amazon Rejection, Leaders Discuss White Flint Metro Station Development
In Nov. 2018 the White Flint area was rejected as a second Amazon headquarters location. Two years later, Metro has potential ideas for development of its White Flint station in… Read More
Metro Sidelines 6000-Series Railcars Following Separation Accident
For the second time in two months, metro cars separated, causing Metro to temporarily sideline its fleet of 6000-series railcars. On Tuesday at 1 p.m., an eight-car Red Line train… Read More
Council Overrides Veto of High-Rise Housing at Metrorail Stations Act
The Montgomery County Council has overridden a veto of the “More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act,” a major housing initiative for Metrorail stations, according to a county press release. Originally enacted… Read More
Metro’s New Capital Project Plans Will Cause Disruptions Over Next Two Years
Metro announced plans on Monday for the continued revitalization of its station platforms and track systemwide, as the agency nears 45 years of operation. However, Montgomery County riders shouldn’t expect… Read More
With Budget Cuts Looming, Metro Opens Public Comment Period
Metro opened its official Public Comment period Saturday as the transit agency faces an end to federal funding support, potentially forcing major budget cuts. In a press release Saturday, Metro… Read More
Medical Center Metro Construction Continues Tuesday; Portions of Rockville Pike Will Close
Street level and underground construction continues between Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the National Institute of Health with plans to close portions of Rockville Pike Tuesday evening. Starting… Read More
Metro Considering Layoffs, Service Cuts if Federal Funding Ends
The Metro Board of Directors held a special meeting Friday to approve potential service cuts and layoffs that may go into effect if federal funding does not come through. The… Read More