(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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A person was struck by a Metro train at the Brookland-CUA station Friday afternoon, triggering significant service disruptions along the Red Line.

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 — 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) recently performed an audit of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail’s control center and operations through in-depth ...