Tag: DC Metro

The 36-page report says Metro officials knew of problems with the rail system but did not stop trains to fix the flare-ups. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Feds hand Metro a failing report card

Anna Giaritelli · August 8, 2016 10:48 pm

The train station on Capitol Hill is one of the busiest in the country. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Regular order restored at Washington’s Union Station after bomb threat

Anna Giaritelli · July 27, 2016 10:00 pm

The Obama administration has recommended a reduction in the number of Standard Missile-3 interceptors by 33 percent and a funding cut for the next generation of SM-3 variant. (Missile Defense Agency)

National Security

Of Metro and missile defense

Jon Bergner · May 27, 2016 4:01 am

The proposal would make the Metrorail Safety Commission independent of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and give it broad safety oversight powers. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner File)

Washington leaders propose Metro safety commission

Mariana Barillas · May 25, 2016 9:02 pm

General Manager Paul Wiedefeld made a sweeping reform to notifying riders about attacks.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

D.C. Metro changes policy to notify public about crime

Anna Giaritelli · May 25, 2016 1:13 am

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., gave an unofficial certificate of appreciation to the new Washington, D.C. Metro general manager because he "took action and fired people." (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Lawmaker gives out award for D.C. Metro firings

Mariana Barillas · May 24, 2016 7:13 pm

Barbara Comstock said at a Tuesday hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that she has discussed the maintenance issues facing Metrorail with businesses that "tell us we can do this at lower cost than we are currently paying." (Examiner File)

Lawmaker: Let private companies help fix D.C.’s broken Metro

Mariana Barillas · May 24, 2016 4:36 pm

DC Council Member Jack Evans, right, and Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld lduring a news conference. Evans warned Congress that the next time Metro suffers a safety emergency, "I'm blaming it on you guys." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

D.C. lawmaker who lectured Congress left out of key Metro hearing

Susan Ferrechio · May 23, 2016 6:44 pm

General Manager Paul Wiedefeld announced the terminations, including of seven senior managers. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner File)

Washington Metro fires 20 managers

Anna Giaritelli · May 20, 2016 8:50 pm

The effort, known as "SafeTrack," will see its first maintenance program officially begin June 4. Single-tracking along the Orange and Silver lines between Ballston and East Falls Church will be in effect for 13 straight days, Metro said in a news release Thursday. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner File)

DC Metro releases final safety overhaul plan

Kelly Cohen · May 19, 2016 5:27 pm

General Manager Paul Wiedefeld made a sweeping reform to notifying riders about attacks.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Metro shutdown’s effect on the military among House defense amendments

Jacqueline Klimas · May 15, 2016 4:01 am

Repairs to the Orange, Blue and Silver lines will start by the end of the month. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Metro to shut down some stations for 16 days

Anna Giaritelli · May 12, 2016 11:11 pm