As Washington, D.C. prepares to host funeral events for former President Jimmy Carter, Metro is announcing temporary service adjustments to ensure the safety and security of attendees and residents.
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Construction work on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines in Downtown D.C. wrapped up early and more than $450,000 under budget, following ten days of critical track repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
Metro will provide extended service to ensure everyone can effectively plan their travel after the conclusion of Sunday night’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons.
Metro will be running modified service on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Eve, fares will be free after 8 p.m. thanks to a partnership […]
Metro has released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year that optimizes service to meet growing ridership demand without any major funding increases. (more…)
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For the first time in 15 years, Metro trains will operate in automatic mode, a move that allows the system to operate as it was originally designed. Automatic Train Operation (ATO) controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration, and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment.
A gingerbread wonderland on a bright winter blue backdrop highlights Metro’s latest holiday wrapped train and buses. Both started bringing customers holiday cheer on December 5. The special vehicles are adorned with gingerbread people, snowmen, gingerbread houses, ornaments, bells and stars. The inside is also decked out with holiday spirit. This year’s theme is “Treat yourself to a sweet ride this holiday season.” Metro is always your best bet for getting around the DMV region this holiday season — and your fast, reliable, easy trip can be made even better by catching these limited-edition vehicles.
Metro is releasing its shuttle bus plan for this December’s construction work downtown on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.
Metro’s Board of Directors voted to approve the Better Bus Network Redesign, the first major overhaul of the Metrobus network in its 50-year history.
On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November. 28, Metrorail will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on a reduced Sunday schedule at all stations. Metrobus will also operate on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled.
In October, The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) welcomed the inaugural class of the new Metro Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy. “Previously MTPD outsourced a criminal justice academy to train recruits, but creating our own training academy will save Metro nearly $1 million a year, which includes fees that were paid to other training facilities and personnel costs.” Metro writes.