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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2004

WMATA riders to receive terrorist attack preparation

One of a kind program teaches volunteer passengers how to evacuate and help others.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2004

WMATA boosts security for elevated alert level

Action follows Homeland Security's issuance of an orange alert for financial institutions in the Washington, D.C., area.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2004

WMATA's Metrorail posts single-day record ridership

Reagan funeral procession draws large crowds into the nation's capital.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2004

Cummins Westport receives 150-engine order for WMATA

The order also includes an option for an additional 600 units.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2003

WMATA facing severe funding challenges

The transit authority has called upon local, state and federal agencies to help with its capital needs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2003

WMATA suspends service due to Hurricane Isabel

The hurricane, which left more than 14 dead and 4.5 million homes and businesses without power, cut a path of destruction on the East Coast.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2003

Cubic receives $12 million WMATA upgrade contract

The upgrades will give regional commuters options for purchasing and reloading their smart cards.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2003

New WMATA policy could save agency $1 million annually

The policy addresses no-shows and late cancellations of reserved trips on paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2003

WMATA unveils vehicle decontamination program

Metro has enough decontamination units to treat its full fleet of approximately 900 rail cars and 1,400 buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2003

WMATA may administer Virginia vanpool program

The program is designed to reduce the cost of commuting via vanpool by enticing riders to hop on board instead of sitting behind the wheel of their private automobile.

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