The funding will go towards reducing maintenance backlogs, improving tracks and signals, replacing nearly 50-year-old railcars and replacing or overhauling old tunnels and bridges in a massive effort to modernize the nation’s passenger railroad service.
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Washington Metrorail Safety Commission removes 60% of trains from service
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service. Only 40 trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail’s fleet so trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes.
Discover festive holiday activities across Maryland
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Take a look at some holiday activities in your area.
Metro Roundup: A Bridge Collapse, a Fence Fight and a New Start
Metro can’t seem the catch a break from week to week. Despite the positive news at the beginning of the week with the debut of the transit agency’s latest set of rail cars, Wednesday saw major delays following a bridge collapse.
Metro Roundup: The Return of ATO, a Power Scare and New Clues In Investigation
Metro finally made it through a week with barely any issues. This week’s one major problem, a power outage that affected much of the District, was no fault of the transit system.
Metro Roundup: Single-Tracking Delays, the Purple Line and Possible Tax Increases
Good Friday turned into a very bad Friday for Metro.
Metro Roundup: New Cars, Leaking Water and Safety Concerns
This week Metro saw its share of highs and lows. Although the transit agency announced the debut date for its new cars, it also faced criticism about worker and passenger safety following a slew of incidents.
Metro Decides Against Fare Increase, Major Service Cuts
Metro will not see an increase in fares or make major cuts in train service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board of directors decided Thursday in response to next year’s budget issues.