This photo shows the lead axle at the final derailment site in the tunnel. (Caption Courtesy of NTSB; Photograph courtesy of WMATA ) “We appreciate the NTSB making the technical reports available so ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) says the process to repair and replace wheels on 7000-series railcars may take years and cost around $55 million. According to a ...

Metro says it started the process of replacing the wheels on all of its 7000-series railcars, and some returned to service Monday morning. A 2021 derailment on the Blue Line grounded all of the ...

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 ...

What does that mean exactly? Simply that it will allow Metro to move from a four-day wheel inspection interval to a seven-day wheel inspection interval. Does that mean more trains and better service?

Metro trains will be delayed until at least Nov. 15 amid an ongoing investigation into a recent train derailment. According to an Oct. 19 press statement, customers should expect delays on all lines ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Monday marked one decade since Metro’s 7000 series railcars entered service, officials said. In a post on X, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said ...