Latest Metro setback on driver recertification draws ire
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said she supports funding that boosts Metro safety and capacity, but said the latest obstacle stems from a “management problem.”
Metro pulls 70-plus train operators for retraining, warns of delays
An operator shortage on top of an ongoing train shortage is expected to create longer wait times this month, Metro said.
Metro’s new general manager is optimistic riders will return
Randy Clarke, chief executive of Austin’s public transit system, has been hired to replace retiring Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld.
Amtrak, MARC trains resume after ‘trespasser incident’ in Maryland
Several Amtrak trains were stopped in Baltimore, Washington or New Carrollton.
Metro ridership rises, but not enough to alter financial projections
Transit officials on Thursday sought ways to re-energize Metrorail in a bid to ease a looming pandemic-induced budget shortfall.
Union Station overhaul removes parking spaces, adds underground facility
The proposed expansion of Union Station envisions a transformation of the nation’s second-largest rail hub by 2040.
Metro hires new general manager amid pandemic, safety challenges
Randy Clarke will replace Paul J. Wiedefeld, who has served as top executive for six years and will retire this summer.
Metro says ridership is outpacing transit agency projections
The data raises optimism after huge drops in fare revenue and a train shortage.
Boeing’s move to Virginia will mean few new jobs in D.C. region
While Boeing’s chief executive and its financial leader will soon be moving their offices to Arlington, a company spokesman said Friday the aerospace giant’s decision to shift its headquarters to Virginia will not immediately result in the creation of new jobs in the region.
Maryland Purple Line construction will resume in August, officials say
Most work on Maryland's Purple Line stopped in September 2020 when the contractor quit. Here's how the new construction team says it will complete the line by late 2026.
TSA catches man with 23 weapons in carry-on at National Airport
Among the items TSA officers found in the passenger’s carry-on: a dagger, three throwing knives, nine disposable scalpels and a pair of brass knuckles.
D.C. Circulator drivers vote for worker contract, ending strike
Members of a transit union approved a worker contract at D.C. Circulator on Thursday, ending a three-day strike and setting the stage for the return of regular service on the system.
Five Orange Line stations to close this weekend ahead of construction
Five Orange Line stations will close during the next two weekends to prepare for a major overhaul of the stations’ platforms and other structures starting at the end of the month.
D.C. Circulator drivers strike for second day amid negotiations
The District’s public bus system remained paralyzed for a second day Wednesday as D.C. Circulator drivers continue a strike over what they say are unfair wages and poor working conditions.
D.C. Circulator drivers strike over pay, disrupting commutes
Hundreds of commuters were left stranded at bus stops as D.C. Circulator drivers protested what they say are unfair wages and poor working conditions.
Virginia 95 Express Lanes to Fredericksburg to open in late 2023
Completion of the extension will be at least a year behind schedule after a contract dispute.
D.C. Circulator strike possible next week amid contract negotiations
D.C. Circulator bus drivers seeking wage increases and improved working conditions could go on strike as early as next week, District and union officials said.
N.Y. to D.C. via seaplane? Company eyes region’s tightly controlled airspace.
Seaplane company Tailwind says it’s confident it can get the D.C. route running.
Meet the Capital Bikeshare rider who visited all 683 stations
The journeys gave Ethan Aumann a way to explore the region beyond the city.
D.C. street closures for the 5K Purple Stride walk and run Saturday
Here is a list of streets that will be closed Saturday for the Purple Stride walk and run.