Metro to Begin Restoring 7000-Series Trains to Service
Metro yesterday announced that following approval from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC), the agency will begin restoring its 7000-series trains back to service.
Metro: Reduced Service Levels to Continue Through December 31
Metro yesterday announced that it would continue to operate at reduced service levels through at least December 31.
Metro: Reduced Service Levels to Continue Through November 30
Metro has announced that it would continue to operate at reduced service levels through at least November 30.
Metro: Red Line Service Has Improved
Metro today announced that Metrorail service has improved on the Red Line with trains arriving every 12 minutes, down from 15 minutes.
Metro to Continue Reduced Service
Metro today announced that reduced Metrorail service will continue next week and through at least October 31, due to the 7000 series fleet being temporarily removed from service.
Metro to Upgrade Faregates This Month
Faregates will be upgraded this month at the Silver Spring Metro station, according to an announcement from WMATA.
Metro to Weigh Major Service Cuts in FY2022 Budget
Metro is proposing eliminating weekend service, slashing bus service, and closing 19 stations as part of the agency’s FY2022 budget, set to take effect in July.
Metro Red Line Cars Separate; 6000-Series Fleet Pulled From Service
Metro is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series railcars following a train-separation incident on the Red Line Tuesday afternoon. The separation is the second since October when 6000-series cars separated outside Union Station.
Red Line Service Interrupted by Derailment at Silver Spring
Service on Metro’s Red Line was interrupted by a derailment at the Silver Spring station shortly before 11:30 a.m. A statement posted by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, posted on the organization’s Twitter page, reads, “Preliminary information suggests the eight-car train passed a red signal prior to the derailment.”