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All of Metro’s new 7000 Series rail cars need wiring replaced
Metro must replace faulty wiring on every single one of its new 7000 Series rail cars in a process that could take a year or longer, according to a new internal review that also found other significant issues tied to the rail car manufacturing program.
2 weeks ago -
‘Not a matter of if, rather when’: Watchdog raises concerns about Metro’s cybersecurity
Secrecy surrounding a new computer security audit and the inspector general’s plans for further similar investigations in the coming year suggest Metro may need to make some significant changes.
2 months ago -
Metro refunds flow to rail riders, not bus riders
Metro has refunded more than 70,000 rush-hour rail fares in the first three months of its “Rush Hour Promise,” but has only provided 185 refunds to delayed bus riders, according to data compiled by WTOP.
4 months ago -
As Metro touts performance, no plans to increase service
Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said the agency has no plans to significantly increase service at any point in the near future despite its metrics showing about 90 percent of rush-hour riders arrive on time.
6 months ago -
DC’s ‘Transit Score’ falls compared to other major cities
Where do Washington and Baltimore rate compared to other major cities?
6 months ago -
Debate over Metro Board likely to derail dedicated funding for subway
Continued debate over Metro Board’s structure will likely derail any hopes for new, permanent dedicated tax funding for the agency, officials said Thursday.
11 months ago -
Transit fare hikes, schedule changes to start across region
As Baltimore implements new changes to its bus system, other transit systems around the D.C. region will see some schedule and fare changes coming up this summer.
1 year ago -
Metro police: Md. man arrested for indecent exposure on public transit
Metro Transit Police say Louis Edward Smith III, 37, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was involved in at least three cases of indecent exposure in D.C. and Prince George’s County.
1 year ago -
How often Metro makes riders late and why
A new report from Metro lays out which lines are frequently the most late, which buses are the most crowded and what percentage of rail riders’ trips are on time.
1 year ago -
Metro fire data suggest little change
The number of Metrorail fires tied to arcing insulators and debris on the tracks is holding steady or trending higher, data from the first three months of the year show.
1 year ago -
Powerful video pushes Metro Board to focus on safety
Metro Board members were inspired to focus on safety after watching a powerful video from the Los Angeles-area Metrolink system at a special meeting Monday.
1 year ago -
How Metro handled inauguration and Women’s March
How was Metro able to operate with minimal issues during the events’ near-record ridership? Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said what “was an all-hands-on-deck 48-plus hours” actually wasn’t much different from a normal day.
2 years ago -
Metro riders weigh in on proposed budget
Fare increases expected could see riders paying up to a quarter more on their trips on Metro buses and trains. “Have some compassion for those who are not as blessed as you,” said rider Denise Rush.
2 years ago -
IT glitch caused systemwide Metro delays
A problem with an IT system test led to Metro delays on all lines late Thursday morning, Metro said.
2 years ago -
No surge? Metro still doing major track work
While there are no 24/7 surge zones this month, there are still significant disruptions for Metro riders outside of rush hour.
2 years ago
