The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission found issues with how Metro powers its third rail system.
Aug 31, 2021
Metro Isn’t Properly Documenting Operator Health And Fatigue Issues, Says Safety Commission
An independent safety commission says Metro isn’t ensuring that train operators get enough time off between shifts, raising the risk of crashes.
Apr 13, 2021
After Red Line Incident, Safety Commission Says Metro Needs To Properly Classify Events
Safety officials say Metro failed to properly report and classify a March incident where a Red Line train stalled for 90 minutes outside the Rhode Island Avenue station.
Jul 28, 2020
Despite Self-Quarantine Exemption, Officials Say Maryland Beachgoers Should Exercise Caution
The head of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency says locals should treat all nonessential travel the same.
Jun 11, 2020
D.C. Officials Retrieve A Body From The Potomac River As They Urge People Not To Swim There
Two recent drownings could indicate more activity along the waterway, according to the city.
Expect fewer desks, with empty space between them, perforated by high plexiglass walls. Hand sanitizer will always be in sight.
“Transit assaults are at an epidemic level and Metro must address this urgent issue of safety so that workers and the riding public are protected,” says the union that represents bus operators.
Nov 18, 2016
Metro Is Realigning 82 Cars Due To Safety Concerns
The 4,000-series will no longer be used at the front of train’s due to an issue with the automatic train control system