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WMATA union workers protest unmanned stations; Metro says no changes will occur
A union said that there are safety concerns about Metro's switch to "fully automated" rail systems, but Metro says that ...
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Metro adds weapons detectors at more stations
Metro has begun the second phase of the Weapons Detection Pilot Program, Board of Directors Chair and Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced Monday. Weapons detection systems are now ...
WMATA unveils 'Project Connect' to transform North Bethesda Metro station
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — WMATA is investing in the North Bethesda Metro station. The public transportation system's CEO, Randy Clarke, announced the new "Project Connect" along with Maryland Gov. Wes ...
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Metro to shut down downtown stations in December
WASHINGTON — This December, the D.C. metro is shutting down a few stations for construction. Downtown Blue, Orange and Silver lines will be closed for 11 days while the Washington Metropolitan ...
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Metro station closures begin for track work over holidays
Several downtown D.C. Metro stations are closed during the final weeks of 2024 for track work and other improvements. The closures are in effect Dec. 20-30. Service should be back to normal Dec ...
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Metro moves to expand weapon screenings to more high traffic stations
The Metro Board of Directors voted Thursday to move forward with the weapons screening pilot project, expanding it to more high-traffic train stations. Metro began the pilot program in Oct. 2024 ...