Man Struck by Metrobus in Takoma Park
A man was struck yesterday by a Metrobus in Takoma Park and is currently hospitalized in serious condition, confirmed by officials from WMATA, Takoma Park Police, and the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service.
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.
WMATA: Weekend Metro Maintenance at Silver Spring, Forest Glen Stations
WMATA is reporting that due to platform edge lighting replacement this weekend (November 7-8), trains will single track between Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations. Trains will operate every 15 minutes.
Council Overrides Veto of More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act
The County Council has overridden County Executive Marc Elrich’s veto of a bill that would exempt 100% of the property tax for a project built on property leased from WMATA at a Metro station in the county.
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.”
Proposed Montgomery County Metrobus Cuts Draw Major Pushback
A crowd of Montgomery County residents voiced their opposition to proposed Metrobus route cuts Monday night, as the County Council’s Transportation Committee hosted a town hall in downtown Silver Spring to hear public comments on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s planned operating budget for fiscal 2021.
Two Red Line Metro Stations to Close for 45 Days
The Red Line Metro stations at Rhode Island Avenue and Brookland-CUA will be closed for 45 days beginning Saturday, July 21, for structural repair work, including addressing deteriorating platform conditions that affect the ADA-accessibility of the station.
Red Line to temporarily close between Silver Spring and Fort Totten
Red Line trains will not operate between Silver Spring and Fort Totten for 16 days beginning Saturday, Nov. 25.