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Change coming to Capitol Heights Metro could be mirrored in other parts of Maryland

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Change coming to Capitol Heights Metro could be mirrored in other parts of Maryland

More frequent rail service, bus improvements, flat fares all part of Metro GM’s budget proposal

More frequent rail service, bus improvements, flat fares all part of Metro GM’s budget proposal

Metro rolls out holiday-themed trains in the region

Metro rolls out holiday-themed trains in the region

No need for SmarTrip card, new payment coming to Metrobus

No need for SmarTrip card, new payment coming to Metrobus

Bus driver befriends curious kid who’s now a fellow Metro employee

Bus driver befriends curious kid who’s now a fellow Metro employee

Blue Line Corridor Coalition aims to keep revitalization alive in this part of Md.

Blue Line Corridor Coalition aims to keep revitalization alive in this part of Md.

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Metro GM says older rail equipment is ‘safe but not reliable long term’

Metro GM says older rail equipment is ‘safe but not reliable long term’

Metro outlines upcoming rail closures through fall 2026

Metro outlines upcoming rail closures through fall 2026

Purple Line construction over 80% done, on track to open in 2027, director says

Purple Line construction over 80% done, on track to open in 2027, director says

Metro watchdog group concerned over rise in Metrorail door incidents

Metro watchdog group concerned over rise in Metrorail door incidents

Metro on pace for ‘lowest crime year ever,’ says GM

Metro on pace for ‘lowest crime year ever,’ says GM

Metro sees big gains in safety and ridership over the past year, with car thefts down 60%

Metro sees big gains in safety and ridership over the past year, with car thefts down 60%

Metro safety watchdog calls for expedited work to install new radio communication system

Metro safety watchdog calls for expedited work to install new radio communication system

Electrical cable catches fire, forcing closure of Foggy Bottom Metro station

Electrical cable catches fire, forcing closure of Foggy Bottom Metro station

Commanders, DC mayor make their case to the council for RFK Stadium deal approval

Commanders, DC mayor make their case to the council for RFK Stadium deal approval

Md. Transportation Secretary Wiedefeld looks back on career as he steps down

Md. Transportation Secretary Wiedefeld looks back on career as he steps down

Metro CEO touts video surveillance improvements ahead of busy Fourth of July

Metro CEO touts video surveillance improvements ahead of busy Fourth of July

Road closures, Metro changes accompany July Fourth weekend in DC

Road closures, Metro changes accompany July Fourth weekend in DC

Prince George’s Co. bus gets a makeup — right as Metro bus revamps

Prince George’s Co. bus gets a makeup — right as Metro bus revamps

VIDEO: Metro begins Better Bus Program, biggest change to system in half-century

VIDEO: Metro begins Better Bus Program, biggest change to system in half-century

Challenges for drivers and walkers in Silver Spring with Purple Line construction

Challenges for drivers and walkers in Silver Spring with Purple Line construction

Metro unveils new Metrorail map ahead of expansion to Red and Silver Lines starting Sunday

Metro unveils new Metrorail map ahead of expansion to Red and Silver Lines starting Sunday

Quick to break, hard to fix: Meet the Metro worker ensuring your bus doesn’t stall on the way to work

Quick to break, hard to fix: Meet the Metro worker ensuring your bus doesn’t stall on the way to work

Metro expanding full train automation to all lines for the first time in 16 years

Metro expanding full train automation to all lines for the first time in 16 years

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