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The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report Thursday on a 7000-series Metro train derailment, saying Metro knew about wheel movement issues with trains for years. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the final report from its investigation of the October 2021 Metro derailment that forced frightened passengers to evacuate the system through a dark tunnel and sidelined 7000-series rail cars for months.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report from its investigation of the October 2021 Metro derailment, and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy criticized the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for not taking quicker action to correct a known problem that caused a train car to slip off the tracks. The derailment happened because a set of wheels…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to release its final report from its investigation of the October 2021 Metro derailment that forced frightened passengers to evacuate via a dark tunnel and sidelined 7000 series rail cars for months.

Saturday brings the return of normal service, after crews had to make repairs on part of the Red Line and finished earlier than planned. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

New metro faregates and more lanes on Route 7: Here are the projects to look out for in the year ahead. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

There’s always some sort of construction or roadwork happening in the D.C. area. Here are four major transportation projects that are scheduled to come to life in 2024. Perhaps no transportation project has gotten more attention recently that the new, taller, stronger Metro faregates. In 2024, you’ll see them in every Metro station. Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said...

Because last train times vary by station, Metro urged riders to monitor the stations page.

Metro’s partial Red Line shutdown is expanding Dec. 22-24, meaning no Red Line service to Farragut North, Judiciary Square and Gallery Place for three days. News4’s Megan McGrath reports on what you need to know.

As the D.C. area stares down a WMATA budget shortfall so severe that the transit agency is threatening to shutter 10 stations, Metro’s general manager says it’s time to talk about a regional tax to help with funding

Day one of Metro’s two-week partial shutdown of the Red Line saw challenges and delays. News4’s Joseph Olmo shares what riders need to know for their Tuesday commute around D.C.

Metro says it is searching for solutions to close a massive $750 million budget gap, and riders could be asked to pay more for the service through a fare increase. Metro General Manager Randy Clarke told News4 fares could go up an extra 40 cents for shorter trips and the max fare could increase to $7. “In the proposed budget,…

Metro is searching for any possible way to close a $750 million budget gap. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Amid major questions about the future of Metro — including potential budget and service cuts, plus what a new arena could mean for the Potomac Yard station — WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke spoke to News4 on Sunday about it all, as well as the work on the Red Line that’s led to two weeks of service changes.

Metro’s partial shutdown of the Red Line will disrupt travel through downtown D.C. through the end of the year. News4’s Joseph Olmo breaks down what riders need to know.

There will be no train service between Dupont Circle and Gallery Place until Dec. 30. Here’s what Metro wants you to know about getting around, and why that segment will be offline. News4’s Derrick Ward has the details.

News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss spoke to Metro General Manager Randy Clarke about the future of Metro and how the budget gap will impact riders.

Starting Monday, train service will be suspended at several Red Line stations until the end of the month. News4’s Joseph Olmo explains what riders need to know.

As the D.C. region wraps its head around the possibility the Washington Capitals and Wizards might move to Alexandria, there’s a new emphasis on how that might impact transportation in the area — and whether the new Potomac Yard Metro station can handle arena crowds.

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke says the Potomac Yard Metro station as it’s built now won’t be able to a handle Caps and Wizards crowds if the teams move to the area. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.