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Steube Bill Would Cut WMATA Funding Unless DC Metrorail Is Renamed ‘Trump Train’

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced legislation to block funding to Washington’s Metro system unless it is renamed the 'Trump Train.'

Washington Metro Introduces Automatic Train Operation on Green and Yellow Lines

WMATA has begun using Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Green and Yellow Metro lines in Washington, D.C..

Amtrak Publishes Advisories Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

Amtrak has published a list of advisories for passengers looking to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on 20 January.

First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions

ZF will produce a newly developed two-stage spur gear drive for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

Amtrak: New Nonstop Service Between Washington, D.C. and New York City

Amtrak has announced the launch of its new Acela Nonstop service between Washington Union Station (WAS) and New York Penn Station (NYP).

Union Pacific to Spend $5.1 Million on its Washington Rail Infrastructure

Union Pacific’s investment plan funds a range of initiatives including $3.5 million to maintain railroad track. Key projects planned this ye…

FTA Issues Safety Directive for Washington Metrorail

The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a a Safety Directive to the Washington Metr…

22–23 March: SafeRail Congress 2016