Metro to Issue Warnings, Tickets for Fare Evasion
Metro will soon begin issuing tickets to fare evaders, in an effort to curb what the agency says is a $40 million problem.
Metro to Install New Escalators at Silver Spring Station
Metro will begin work to replace escalators at the Silver Spring station on Tuesday, September 6, the agency announced today.
Metro to Perform Structural Repairs
Metro announced this week that it will perform structural repair work between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen Metrorail stations, as well as replace drainage pumping stations and discharge line piping at the Wheaton station, as the agency looks to complete its Platform Improvement Project this year.
Metro: Old SmarTrip Cards Expire March 1
Metro is reminding customers that the oldest SmarTrip cards expire on Tuesday, as the agency continues the installation of new faregates in the Metrorail system.
Metro to Improve Weekday Red Line Service
Metro announced this week that it will increase rail service on the Red Line beginning Tuesday, February 22.
Metro to Resume Regular Metrobus Service, Install New Faregates
Metro yesterday announced that Metrobus will return to regular weekday service on Monday, February 7, as the agency recovers from reduced staffing levels due to COVID-19 infections among its workers.
Metro: 7000-Series Trains Won’t Return Until Spring at Earliest
Metro will not resume the reinstatement of its 7000-series trains into service for at least 90 days, the agency announced last week.
Metro Pauses Return of 7000-Series Trains
Metro abruptly paused the return of its 7000-series trains Thursday afternoon, ordering a daily series of wheel inspections instead of the weekly examinations initially approved by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.
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.