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Traffic bottlenecks largely affect drivers – but Metro trains get caught up in jams, too. News4 transportation reporter Adam Tuss and traffic reporter Melissa Mollet explain.

Today is the first rush hour since the Metro reopened four Red Line stations after repairs and more work towards the Purple Line over the summer. Commuters can now ride the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Glenmont and Forest Glen stations again. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. 

Metro riders can now ride all five Red Line Metro stations that were closed during the summer due to construction on Sunday. Here are the four stops opening up this week: The fifth station, Takoma Park, reopened in late June, two days earlier than its expected opening date. The closures started June 1 and were put in place for improvements…

Four Metro stations that have been closed all summer will reopen Sunday. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains what riders can expect.

The Bethesda Historical Society held a celebration in honor of the Bethesda Metro Station’s 40th anniversary. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

As the summer winds down, backpacks are distributed by school officials in Prince George’s County and by WMATA in D.C. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

News4 got a chance to go inside Metro’s version of mission control, with views of about 30,000 surveillance cameras from trains, buses, stations and more.

News4 got a chance to go inside Metro’s version of mission control, with views of about 30,000 surveillance cameras from trains, buses, stations and more. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

A group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities was taught all about the ins and outs of the Metrobus in Fairfax, Virginia, Thursday so they can enhance their mobility. Those riders, who are 55 and older, gained eye-opening insight into how to ride. Catching the bus can be a little intimidating, especially for those who don’t know what they…

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke just marked two years on the job. On his watch, the transit agency has recovered ridership after the pandemic, opened rail service to Washington Dulles International Airport and installed new faregates to try to prevent fare evasion. News4 checked in with Clarke to talk about his work for Metro so far and what riders can…

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke just marked two years on the job. News4’s Adam Tuss checked in with him about his work for Metro so far and what riders can expect next.

A teen wanted for a shocking killing in May 2023 at the Wheaton Metro station has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 35 years suspended. The teen opened fire on his victim, 18-year-old Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, who was a stranger to him, during an altercation on the escalator. He wore a sweatshirt that said “Bad Habits But…

A 16-year-old received life in prison for killing a fellow teen after a fight broke out on the Wheaton Metro escalator. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Metro and Montgomery County leaders have struck a deal to redevelop 14 acres near the North Bethesda Metro station. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has the details. 

Metrorail and buses were running on time Friday after concerns that a global internet outage would delay service. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

A widespread Microsoft outage linked to a cybersecurity software disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday, delaying the start of News4 Today and knocking Metro’s website offline. Computer systems are slowly returning to normal and services are coming back online, but the overnight disruption is having ripple effects on air travel. Dozens of flights...

From a logistical, academic standpoint, it might make sense. But convincing Metro riders is another matter entirely.

A professor at UMD has spent the past year studying whether “stand right, walk left” is the best way for people to use the Metro escalators, and he came to a conclusion that some may find controversial. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Metro, MARC and VRE trains were all operating with speed restrictions on Tuesday because of sweltering heat.

The excessive heat from the past few days not only affects people but can affect the Metrorail tracks too. On Monday, there was a heat kink outside of the Crystal City Metro station, causing the tracks to bend because of record temperatures. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.