Metro has begun rolling out new parking technology across its system that will allow customers to pay using contactless methods, part of a broader effort to modernize the rider experience (map below).
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Emergency crews are responding Tuesday morning after a person was reportedly struck by a train at the Wheaton Metro Station.
Metro is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year as the National Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the region, bringing large crowds and increased ridership across the transit system.
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. announced they have reached a global resolution to several long-running contract disputes tied in part to the 2021 Blue Line derailment involving a 7000-series railcar, an incident that led to the temporary removal of the entire 7000-series fleet from service.
Metro is honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on her birthday today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, by reserving a seat for her on every bus and train across the system.
Metro has announced a list of critical bus routes that are expected to continue operating during severe winter weather as conditions are forecast to deteriorate quickly once precipitation begins.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reported significant Red Line service disruptions on Sunday afternoon after a person was struck by a train near the Takoma station, leading to single tracking between Silver Spring and Takoma, temporary station bypasses, and delays in both directions. (more…)
Metro is moving forward with the next phase of its Bus Shelter Replacement Project, bringing upgraded bus shelters to Shady Grove and several other Metrorail stations across the region.
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Metro riders across Montgomery County and the region can expect modified service schedules for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, along with free fares during a key window on New Year’s Eve, according to information released by WMATA.