Tag: DC Metro

Metro is arguing it is not responsible for the death of a rider in 2015 because it doesn't owe it to passengers to rescue them in the case of an emergency. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Metro: Drop lawsuit because we don’t have a responsibility to rescue passengers

Kyle Feldscher · January 10, 2017 9:16 pm

The sleeves distributed by D.C. Metro will feature the Trump campaign's "Make America Great Again" motto. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

D.C. Metro giving away free Trump souvenir after not including his picture on fare cards

Anna Giaritelli · January 6, 2017 10:25 pm

The Washington Metrorail has proposed terminating 1,000 employees as a way to cut costs in fiscal year 2018, when the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority faces a nearly $300 million budget gap. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

DC Metro breaks tradition, won’t include Trump’s face on Inauguration Day card

Anna Giaritelli · December 21, 2016 11:20 pm

"Suspect possibly fled on EB train," the police added, referring to the east-bound Orange Line train that runs into the city. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Update: Police arrest knife attack suspect on DC Metro

Pete Kasperowicz · December 19, 2016 2:32 pm

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced that dozens of the trains have a glitch that could cause a failure to notify the conductor when nearing another train. (AP Photo)

Metro immediately removes dozens of railcars due to safety concern

Anna Giaritelli · November 17, 2016 10:51 pm

Two off-duty federal law enforcement officers detained an armed man on the D.C. Metro near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport during the Monday night commute, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection press release issued Tuesday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Off-duty feds take down armed man on DC Metro

Anna Giaritelli · November 16, 2016 1:14 am

"The president believes that a well-functioning transportation infrastructure is important for the capital region," White House spokesman Eric Schultz said.

Obama might take the Metro next year

Nicole Duran · November 3, 2016 7:56 pm

Jack Evans says the federal government could help the beleaguered transit agency avoid a death spiral. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

D.C. Metro chairman wants federal takeover

John Siciliano · November 2, 2016 7:31 pm

The Washington Metrorail has proposed terminating 1,000 employees as a way to cut costs in fiscal year 2018, when the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority faces a nearly $300 million budget gap. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

DC Metro proposes cutting 1,000 employees due to budget woes

Anna Giaritelli · November 1, 2016 3:53 am

Bridj is a dynamically routed, app-based bus system that may grow to serve a key public policy niche. (Screen shot)

Finally a bus service that’s actually happy to help you

Alexander Armlovich · September 2, 2016 4:01 am

D.C.’s Metro launches free Wi-Fi program at six stations

Kelly Cohen · August 29, 2016 8:38 pm

Two former federal prosecutors were also hired as special investigators to support the internal review. (AP Photo/Ben Nuckols)

Police open investigation into recent Virginia metro derailment

Kelly Cohen · August 18, 2016 7:50 pm