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Can’t stop the music: More tunes on the way at 3 Metro stations
Music at Gallery Place, Judiciary Square and Columbia Heights is part of an effort by General Manager Paul Wiedefeld to boost rider comfort in — and perceptions of — the system.
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Blue, Orange, Silver lines hit hardest by track work this weekend
Track work affects all Metro lines this weekend, with the most significant work near Rosslyn on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
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Long-delayed Rosslyn tunnel expected to ease traffic to open June 24
Metrobus and Arlington’s ART routes are expected to begin using the street-level tunnel June 24 through a glitzy new building between N. Moore and N. Lynn streets. The opening is timed to coincide with a number of bus route changes across the system.
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Internal reviews reveal problems with Metro maintenance tracking, elevators
Metro’s internal reviews have prompted the responsible departments within the agency to promise fixes for the problems over the next year, some of which have already begun.
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Metro approves bus route changes, funding to end ‘Grosvenor turnback’
The board is scheduled to be briefed next month on an analysis of whether adding service on the Red Line at rush hour to and from stations between Shady Grove and Grosvenor-Strathmore is even feasible.
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Metro promises worker-safety improvements in response to NTSB, internal reviews
Inspection reports and internal reviews have spurred Metro to revamp training requirements, upgrade equipment and install new technology to enhance worker safety. Eight Metro workers were killed on the tracks between 2005 and 2010.
5 days ago -
$2 billion in federal funds sought for Metro over the next decade
Regional officials argue that new dedicated regional funding and related changes to Metro’s board of directors justify an increased federal investment. The current 10-year promise of $1.5 billion from the federal government — $150 million per year — is set to expire next year.
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Washington Metro sues union over employee background checks
Metro wants a federal judge to intervene and stop a June 19 arbitration hearing, arguing it has sole discretion over hiring and firing.
1 week ago -
Metro makes good on its promise to those card-carrying Caps fans
You can now order a special SmarTrip card honoring the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals.
1 week ago -
Washington Capitals’ deal for extra Metro hours never involved cash
Metro significantly relaxed its policies on extended hours for the Washington Capitals’ run to the Stanley Cup Final, including extending service for Thursday night’s series win, WTOP has learned.
1 week ago -
Travelers beware: Road closures and Orange Line shutdowns this weekend
The Pride Parade will cause road closures in D.C. and there is track work scheduled on the Orange Line. Here’s what you need to know to get around town this weekend.
2 weeks ago -
Metro to stay open late for fans to watch Thursday’s Game 5
Metro will stay open late Thursday night for the tens of thousands of Washington Capitals fans planning to flood Capital One Arena and the surrounding area downtown to watch the team try to clinch the Stanley Cup.
2 weeks ago -
Metro, DC reach deal for temporary cooling towers, permanent fix
Metro once again has a short-term solution to the cooling problem at the Dupont Circle and Farrgut North stations — and a more permanent fix is on the way and due to be installed in time for next summer.
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Parts of Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines closed until 2 p.m. for emergency drill
The Crystal City station is closed and shuttle buses will replace trains on parts of Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines until 2 p.m. as part of an emergency response drill.
2 weeks ago -
Silver Line extension to Dulles awaiting test results on concrete issue
The Silver Line extension project has found a new problem: A chemical reaction in the concrete that can cause cracks and reduce the service life of concrete structures. A lab will now be testing samples of the concrete from the project to find out the extent of the problem.
3 weeks ago
