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Buses, trains on weekend schedule for Columbus Day

Trains and buses in Washington are running on a weekend schedule for the Columbus Day holiday.

Tags: colombus day

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30 Metro bus routes change Sunday

Metro is planning changes affecting 30 routes in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Tags: sprawl & crawl, bus routes

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Metro saves millions with hybrid buses

Metro is saving big money with its hybrid buses, even though the technology gets no where close to the 40 miles per gallon available on hybrid cars.

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LivingSocial may break even footing Metro bill

LivingSocial may not have to put down a dime for late-night Metro service to be provided after the Nats playoff games.

Tags: Adam Tuss, Nationals

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Metro launches 'Auto Reload' for SmarTrip users

SmarTrip users can now sign up for a program called Auto Reload, which automatically adds money to fare cards once they drop below a certain dollar amount.

Tags: SmarTrip, Auto Reload

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Stinky smell on Metro not organic brakes

Metro now says that fishy odor reported last week did not come from organic brake pads.

Tags: Madeline Tallman, wmata

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Metro to stay open later for Madonna concerts

Even as the debate continues as to who should pay for additional service hours during Nationals playoff games, Metro announced Sunday it is extending its hours Sunday and Monday evening for a Madonna concert at Verizon Center.

Tags: Verizon Center, Madonna

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Weekend features festivals, Metro delays

This weekend features several festivals and charity running events. Metro will be working on the Red and Orange lines, and there will be overnight work on the Capital Beltway.

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Metro, city still talking about Nats' postseason rides

As the Nationals move closer to a guaranteed spot in the playoffs, there's still no agreement in place to keep trains running late if games run longer than Metro's midnight closing time.

Tags: Adam Tuss, Nationals, Richard Sarles, wmata

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Metro probing power problems that led to delays

Metro says it's investigating the cause of power problems that tripped up the morning rush-hour commute along the Red Line.

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