Metrorail

This weekend is a historic one for Metro, which just got the green light to return to automation mode. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

For the first time in 15 years, a computer instead of a human will be the primary controller of riders’ Metro trains. The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) — which oversees and enforces safety practices on the D.C. area’s Metrorail system — gave Metro the final approval to switch to an automatic train operation (ATO) system at a meeting Tuesday….

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission gave Metro the final approval to switch to an automatic train operation system. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains what this means for riders.

A Metro rider fell down onto a train station platform Saturday afternoon while trying to get over a fare gate on the upper level of the McPherson Square station.

A Metro rider is recovering from serious injuries after trying to climb over a faregate, and then falling down to the platform below. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

A canister burst on a Red Line train between Dupont Circle and Farragut North, causing some passengers to get sick. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports.

An unidentified Metro passenger was carrying some sort of substance in a can when it exploded Sunday morning on a Red Line train between Dupont Circle and Farragut North.

Metro has finished installing new, taller fare gates at all stations. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on how the barriers are making a difference in the crackdown on people who avoid paying for their rides.

Today is the first rush hour since the Metro reopened four Red Line stations after repairs and more work towards the Purple Line over the summer. Commuters can now ride the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Glenmont and Forest Glen stations again. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. 

Metro riders can now ride all five Red Line Metro stations that were closed during the summer due to construction on Sunday. Here are the four stops opening up this week: The fifth station, Takoma Park, reopened in late June, two days earlier than its expected opening date. The closures started June 1 and were put in place for improvements…

Four Metro stations that have been closed all summer will reopen Sunday. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains what riders can expect.

The excessive heat from the past few days not only affects people but can affect the Metrorail tracks too. On Monday, there was a heat kink outside of the Crystal City Metro station, causing the tracks to bend because of record temperatures. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. 

Welcome aboard the Purple Line! Officials revealed the light rail vehicle set to be used on Maryland’s long-planned transit project connecting Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. News4’s Joseph Olmo takes you inside.

Starting on June 30, riders’ commute on the Metro will cost them a quarter more. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to riders about their thoughts on the fare hike. 

Starting this week, Metro has increased their base ride fare on the Metrorail to $2.25, a quarter more than the usual fare. News4’s Joseph Olmo explains why the price hike is happening.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will increase their fare rates systemwide starting June 30. Metro’s last general fare increase was in 2017. The 12.5% increase will make fare rates range from $2.25 to $6.75. Metro says these changes will help them maintain their services with no cuts and keep up with inflation. As for parking fees, those will not…

Starting on Sunday, Metro fares will increase across the board since 2017. News4’s Derrick Ward explains how the increase will affect your commute. 

Saturday, June 22, marks 15 years since the deadliest crash in Metro’s history. A Red Line train traveling 45 mph slammed into the back of a stopped train on the same track near the Takoma station. It was at the height of rush hour, and the trains were filled. Nine people died — including the operator of the striking train....

Metro has closed five of its Red Line stations for summer construction, affecting riders’ commutes. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Red Line riders are rerouting their summer transportation plans because Metro has closed five stations starting June 1, with four of them remaining closed through the end of August.