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“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…)

“Major construction on the Blue and Yellow lines is weeks away; Metro customers encouraged to plan now”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Whether you choose the free shuttle buses or an alternative rail or bus route, Metro encourages customers to begin travel planning for major construction on the Blue and Yellow lines that will result in rail service changes this fall. Starting September 10, work will begin to fix the aging Yellow Line tunnel and bridge, and advance the critical improvements necessary to open the future Potomac Yard Station later in the fall.

During the first phase, between September 10 and October 22, six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Reagan National Airport Station will be closed (more…)

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