From WMATA:
“Starting this Saturday, Aug. 2, construction will close several stations on the southern end of the Green Line through Aug. 31. (more…)
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Should you have a memorable metro ride, train or bus, please shoot me an email at [email protected] thanks!
“Dear PoPville,
I was waiting at Metro center at like 10:30pm last Thursday night for the Orange Line train and a guy said something to me. He got right up in my face when I didn’t reply so I finally took out one of my earbuds and said “what?!” He said “You have a spider on your back!!” It was a weird vibe and (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
Should you have a memorable metro ride, train or bus, please shoot me an email at [email protected] thanks!
“Dear PoPville,
In today’s Metro ride news…
A guy got on at a stop at the very last minute…slid into the car sideways and everything. I actually looked at him and smiled in admiration at his skill/luck, though he didn’t notice.
So then he (more…)
From WMATA:
“Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go. To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes. (more…)
From WMATA:
“On Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29, free shuttle buses replace trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma stations. There will be no Red Line service at Fort Totten Station and Brookland-CUA Station. There will be Normal Service frequencies between Shady Grove and Rhode Island Avenue stations and between Takoma and Glenmont stations. (more…)
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WMATA shared last night:
“Rail temperatures reached 135 degrees today, and we had to slow our train speeds. Hotter temperatures are expected throughout the rest of the week, so we thank you for your patience, as we work to keep you as safe as possible.”
From WMATA:
“Great news for Metrorail customers! Starting Sunday, June 22, Metro is enhancing the travel experience with new service improvements – including longer weekend hours, more frequent Red and Silver Line service during peak times, and new split Silver Line service.
Weekend Hours (more…)
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WMATA GM Randy Clarke posted yesterday:
“Thx you @CMBrookePinto @AnitaBondsDC @CMFrumin @CMWendellFelder & @MayorBowser for supporting legislation to improve safety on @wmata.
Safety is a core value at Metro and while crime is at a 7 year low and we have had a significant reduction in fare evasion on rail. There is still more work to do, especially on bus.
The number one request we hear from frontline staff & customers is to have more security on Metro, specifically on buses. Council Member Pinto’s bill supported solutions that address these concerns.
We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer. Our team will never stop working to improve Metro for our customers and staff.”
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 (Union of 15,000 transit workers) posted: (more…)
photo by Erinn Shirley
From WMATA:
“Six months after launching Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Red Line, the entire Metrorail system will be operating in ATO starting Sunday, June 15, when the mode rolls out to the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.
This development marks the first full return to ATO since 2009. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending from Union Station. WMATA had reported problems at Wheaton and Glenmont but hopefully things back on track (intended!) soon. (more…)