During the weekend of March 16 and March 17, Metro will run normal service on five of six lines, to provide frequent train service to 96 of 98 stations as the cherry blossom season kicks off.
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According to the first annual report on the results of Metro’s Board-approved strategic plan, Your Metro, The Way Forward, bus and rail ridership increased more than 4.5 million trips a month over the previous year, fueled by frequent, reliable, and safe service.
Metro is giving the public a sneak peek at its all-digital, world-class new railcars and zero-emissions buses from March 20 through April 3.
The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) are investigating a death that occurred Friday morning at the Silver Spring Metro Station.
To ensure the safety and comfort of customers and employees, Metro is increasing the visibility of Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officers in stations and incorporating more frequent patrols throughout the system (video available below).
In observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 19, Metrorail will operate weekend frequency with weekday hours. Metrobus will provide Saturday Supplemental service. MetroAccess customers may travel on the holiday, however pre-scheduled subscription trips will be canceled.
The Friendship Heights bus boarding area is freshly repaved and has just reopened for customers again after a two-month-long project to rehabilitate the aging and crumbling concrete.
Metro has announced plans for major capital construction over the next three years to modernize the Metrorail system, improve safety and reliability, and maintain a state of good repair. Planned closures are scheduled between summer 2024 and summer 2026, with additional construction planned over the winter holidays.
