(CNN) — Here’s a look at Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the ...

A Metro watchdog group is reporting a rise in the number of incidents in which Metrorail train doors open either on the wrong side of the train, or in a place where it’s not safe for riders to exit.

The Washington DC metro system may not have the storied history of some of the country’s other subterranean trains. Still, any newcomer to the city will be pleased with its efficiency and convenience.

WASHINGTON — Riding on Metrorail escalators or using the DMV transit system's elevators has its ups and downs. According to a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission audit released Thursday though, ...

Metrorail has expanded service hours and more frequent trains on key lines as of June 22. On June 29, Metrobus introduces its Better Bus Network with renamed routes, stop consolidation, and route ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — During and after a board of directors meeting on Thursday, Metro officials expressed frustration over not being allowed to expand the use of autopilot features on trains. As 7News ...

WASHINGTON — Just six months after the return of automated Metro trains to D.C., the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority received the green light to bring Automatic Train Operation to the ...

This was featured in live coverage. By Karoun Demirjian and Campbell Robertson The government provided $69.5 billion in relief funds to help keep transit on track during Covid-19. But many rail and ...

WASHINGTON — Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. Saturday and add two dozen trains to handle the crowds expected for the Women’s March on Washington. In addition to opening two hours early, Metrorail ...

WASHINGTON — Metrorail ridership dropped 8 percent in the year ending in June, but Metro claims ridership is stabilizing now as the agency scores more trips as “on time.” Eighty-nine percent of rail ...