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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2005

Cubic completes WMATA Blue Line extension project

The 3.1-mile extension of WMATA's Blue Line opened Dec. 18.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2004

WMATA acquires K-9 police

New dogs will aid in bomb detection and in routine security sweeps.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2004

WMATA fires rail operator after mishap

Twenty passengers suffered minor injuries in the Nov. 3 accident.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2004

ALSTOM wins $187 million WMATA railcar contract

The 120-car contract will help accommodate growth on the Metrorail system and to help expand to eight-car trains.

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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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