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Delays Expected on Metro’s Red Line Through End of November

By Hannah Urtz October 5, 2017

Red line commuters can expect six weeks of disrupted service starting Oct. 16 as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority starts the next phase of a water damage mitigation project. Trains...

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Union Tensions Disrupt WMATA Services

By Christian Paz September 22, 2017

  Tensions between the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the largest labor union representing Metro employees tipped over twice this week amid labor contract negotiations,...

WMATA Under Scrutiny After 2 Bus Operators Assaulted

By Hannah Urtz September 13, 2017

Hannah Urtz is a staff writer for The Hoya. Transit workers and union leaders have heavily criticized the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus service following two assaults on drivers...

Metro Proposes New Business Plan Amid Meltdown

By Marina Pitofsky and Madeline Charbonneau April 28, 2017

Amid recent criticism for its labor policies and a meltdown on the Red Line on Thursday morning, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Paul Wiedefeld announced plans to implement...

Metro Expands Free Wi-Fi Services to the Red Line

By Marina Pitofsky April 21, 2017

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials announced Monday its plans to install wireless voice and data services in the first tunnel segment of the Red line, covering stops from Glenmont...

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For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has paired up with local advocacy groups to spread awareness and combat harassment and sexual assault. This year, Metro has seen a drop in reports of sexual harassment through its survey and web portal.

Metro Calls Attention to Sexual Assault on Services

By Isabelle Groenewegen April 7, 2017

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority police officers hosted outreach events at five Metrorail stations Tuesday to raise awareness about sexual harassment...

Metro Increases Fares, Cuts Hours in Effort to Lower Deficit

By Christian Paz March 28, 2017

Metro fare will increase July 1 following the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board of directors’ approval of fare hikes and reduced services last Thursday. In an effort to avoid a...

Metro Rail Car Replacements, Safety Surge Announced

By Hannah Urtz February 10, 2017

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld announced Monday plans for repairs and renovations for its rail cars starting next Wednesday, in addition to preplanned...

Metro Expresses Concern About Profits

By Christian Paz January 31, 2017

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority leadership expressed concerns this week that, despite facilitating over one million rides during the inauguration weekend, the financial costs of increasing...

WMATA Fires 21 Inspection Workers

By Marina Pitofsky January 27, 2017

Five supervisors and 16 other employees of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s inspection department have been fired for falsifying inspection records, WMATA General Manager Paul...

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Around 500,000 people used the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  on Saturday, including demonstrators for the Women’s March on Washington.

Heightened March Demand Tests Metro

By Jesus Rodriguez January 24, 2017

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority users faced long lines and extended wait times Saturday with around 500,000 people using the service, including many demonstrators from across the country...

WMATA Finds Crime Rate Uptick

By Charles Trepany December 10, 2016

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority trains bypassed their five crimes per every million riders annual target, recording 5.4 crimes for every million riders, according to a security report presented...

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