METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

WMATA pulls 3000-Series trains after door malfunction

The incident, which happened after the train left the station on Sunday afternoon, was captured on video by a rider.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 2, 2019

Wireless service now available on two-thirds of WMATA's tunnels

With the completion of the latest segment, wireless voice and data service is now available on tunnel portions of all six Metrorail lines.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

WMATA launches plan to cut energy use, boost cost savings

The five-year initiative is a commitment by the agency to invest $65 million from its capital budget by 2025.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

WMATA joins Greater Washington Smart Region Movement

The agnecy and the Board of Trade signed an agreement whereby they will work together to help move critical digital projects forward in the region.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Senators threaten to withhold WMATA funds if it selects Chinese railcars

CRRC is actively pursuing a WMATA contract likely to exceed $1 billion to build up to 800 of its new 8000-series railcars.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

WMATA puts downtown headquarters site on the market

The agency purchased an existing building near L'Enfant Plaza for its new DC headquarters.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

FTA transfers WMATA safety, announces all states now meet oversight standards

In addition, approximately $48.5 million in FTA grant funding withheld due to the District, Maryland, and Virginia is now available

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

WMATA issues RFP for late-night on-demand services

The service will be offered seven days a week for trips within WMATA’s service area between midnight and 4 a.m. when its rail system is closed.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

FTA threatens to withhold funds if WMATA restores late-night services

Local officials are leading an effort to restore service hours the agency cut beginning with its SafeTrack rebuilding effort in 2016.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

WMATA gives riders a virtual tour inside rail stations

The new tool is the first-of-its-kind for any rail system in the U.S. and provides riders with better accessibility to navigate the system.

Read More →