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“Officers (with guns unholstered) stood at every open door and did not allow anyone to enter the train”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: It sounds like it could be related to the 3:45pm shooting near the Petworth metro yesterday afternoon.

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what was happened on the red line yesterday? I was on a north-bound red line train around 4:15 in the afternoon, and when we got to Fort Totten, the police held the train after departing passengers got off (though those of us who were continuing north remained on the train). Officers (with guns unholstered) stood at every open door and did not allow anyone to enter the train (but also didn’t direct those of us on the train to get off). Then a group of police (with guns drawn, shields up, and “SWAT” emblazoned on uniforms) moved from car to car doing what appeared to be a sweep. (more…)

“Celebrate the reigning NWSL Champion Washington Spirit with new commemorative Metro SmarTrip card”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Washington Spirit fans can now travel to games with a new commemorative Metro SmarTrip® card celebrating their National Women’s Soccer League Championship. The card is available in selected stations and features an image of the team hoisting the championship trophy after the title-winning game.

The limited-edition cards are being sold at Navy Yard, Waterfront and Gallery Place stations in specially marked fare machines. (more…)

“Metro to implement five station name changes Sept. 11”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Beginning Sept. 11, Metro will implement five station name changes on signage and maps across the system as requested by local jurisdictions and approved by the Metro Board of Directors. Customers will see immediate changes on digital maps throughout rail stations and on bus displays as well as on wmata.com, Trip Planner, and Next Arrivals. Destination signs on Metrobuses and announcements also will recognize new station names. Static maps will be gradually updated once new Silver Line stations and Potomac Yard Station open for passenger service.

Five Station Name Changes: (more…)

“Metro is returning more of its newest, most reliable trains to service starting Sept. 12”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by airbus777

From WMATA:

“Metro is returning more of its newest, most reliable trains to service starting Sept. 12. This marks a significant step in the restoration of all 7000-series railcars, which is key to Metro’s plan to improve train frequency for customers.

With the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission’s approval, Metro’s updated return to service plan allows the agency to safely operate up to 20 of its 7000-series trains per day, up from the current limit of eight trains. (more…)

Man arrested after shooting inside L’Enfant Plaza Metro around 4pm Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

WTOP reported:

“D.C. police said it happened around 4 p.m. at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station in Southwest.

A woman, who investigators say was a bystander, was shot (non-life threatening injuries and wasn’t taken to the hospital.)”

Metro Transit Police reported last night:

“The quick work by MTPD officers and inventory of more than 8,000 video surveillance cameras led to the immediate arrest (more…)

“Metro Transfer Gripe”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by eyes4thecity

“Dear PoPville,

Is it just me, or is it every time that I get to a station for a transfer (Fort Totten, L’Enfant, Metro Center, Chinatown), the connecting train is already there. But they never wait. It’s like they see another train coming, and they’re just like, NOPE, now we’re in a hurry and have a schedule to keep. (more…)

“Metrorail ridership survey underway now through November”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Through the end of November, Metrorail customers will be asked to complete ridership surveys that will help ensure future policy decisions reflect the needs of Metro customers.

Metro staff in yellow vests will be handing surveys out at various stations across the system, and they will be collected from drop boxes at stations through the end of November. (more…)

Update: Arrest Made. Man Stabbed with Critical Injuries inside Metro Center yesterday afternoon around 3:15pm

By Prince Of Petworth


Emily sends Tuesday 5:21pm at Metro Center

The Washington Post reported it happened on the platform around 3:15 p.m. “A man was stabbed and critically injured Tuesday afternoon inside the Metro Center station”

Update from Metro Transit Police:

“The Metro Transit Police Department today arrested Antownne Turner, 51, of Northeast D.C., the sole suspect in a stabbing on the Red Line platform at Metro Center Station yesterday, August 23. Turner was taken into custody without incident on the 2200 block of I St. NW. (more…)

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