Latest Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority News
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Washington Metro to Present New Hitachi 8000 Series Rail Cars
At a preview event, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is displaying its 8000 series rail cars manufactured by Hitachi Rail.…
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Washington Metro Presents Designs for Future Trains
Washington Metro has presented the latest design concepts for its future fleet of trains that will be produced by Hitachi Rail.
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Washington Metro Completes Yellow Line Rehabilitation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Yellow Line will reopen on 7 May following key rehabilitation work.
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Silver Line Extension Commences Service to Washington Dulles Airport
WMATA has celebrated the opening of the Silver Line Extension, which has added six new stations and 11.4 miles of Metrorail track.
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US: Silver Line Extension to Dulles Airport Could Open by Thanksgiving
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMTA) Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport will be operationally ready for Thanksgiving…
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Hitachi Rail Shares Final Designs of New Maryland Factory and Test Track
Hitachi Rail has unveiled the final designs for its new Washington County, Maryland train factory and 800-yard test track.
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WMATA Reports Improvements in Metrorail Service Reliability
Following the conclusion of the SafeTrack emergency maintenance program in June, WMATA customers have seen improvements in Metrorail service…
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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…