Metro is prepared to move customers for Inauguration Day with additional train service and earlier hours. Per the request of the United States Secret Service and the United States Capitol Police, Metrorail will open at 4 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 to accommodate the crowds.
Metrobus expects to operate under a Severe service plan on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and will increase service as roads become passable throughout the day. Severe service will reduce the number of Metrobus routes from 193 to 42.
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.
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…)
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.