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Jan 24, 2023

More Metro Stations Are Shutting Down Temporarily This Summer

There will be disruptions on the Orange, Silver, and Green lines due to maintenance projects

Sep 07, 2021

It Looks Like Metro Is Seriously Considering A Georgetown Metro Station

A new Metro tunnel to Georgetown could relieve congestion on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines — but would cost billions and take decades to finish.

Jul 02, 2021

Service Restored On Orange Line After Flooding Knocked Power Out

Orange Line train service between Vienna and West Falls Church is suspended after intense storms caused flooding and a power outage.

Apr 24, 2020

Metro Will Close The Whole Silver Line This Summer, Along With Four Orange Line Stations

Officials say keeping the Silver Line closed will keep staffers safer as the shared Orange Line station work continues.

Feb 17, 2020

Metro Will Close Three Orange Line Stations For More Than Three Months This Summer

Parking at three stations will be drastically curtailed starting on March 15.

Sep 18, 2017

Orange Line Trains Delayed Due To Weekend Maintenance Issue

Single tracking has reduced train service between New Carrollton, Landover, Cheverly, Deanwood, and Minnesota Avenue stations.

Aug 28, 2017

Man Fatally Struck By Train At L’Enfant Plaza

Metro officials said the man intentionally jumped in front of the Orange Line train around 10 a.m.

Feb 06, 2017

Lengthy Metro Delays Ruin Commutes This Morning

Red, Orange, Silver, and Blue Line trains experienced service issues. .

Nov 28, 2016

SafeTrack’s 11th Surge Hits The Orange, Silver Lines For The Last Time

But it will be the worse one yet, severely reducing service across the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines

Sep 12, 2016

42 Straight Days Of SafeTrack Are Headed To The Orange Line

The longest work surge of the entire program starts on September 15.

 
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