Friday, April 26, 2024

Travel

Metro Announces Systemwide Wireless Service in All Rail Tunnels

Metro said in a statement that AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are now providing wireless service throughout the entire Metrorail system.

Metrobus Crash in Northeast DC Claims Life of One, Injures Several

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal head-on crash involving a Metrobus and a car that occurred on Friday.

Passengers Banned From Carrying Guns in Luggages on DC-Bound Flights

Delta and three other airlines temporarily banned carrying firearms in checked bags on flights to the District prior to Inauguration Day.

DDOT Head Jeff Marootian Picked for Biden’s Climate and Science Agency

Jeff Marootian, the director of DDOT), has been named as the special assistant to Joe Biden for Climate and Science Agency Personnel.

Metro Closes 13 Stations, National Mall Shut Down for Inauguration

Metro will close 13 stations from January 15 through 21, and the National Mall will be closed during Joe Biden's inauguration.

Metro to Suspend Service Cuts, Employee Layoffs Thanks to Federal Aid

DC Metro is hoping to temporarily stop some planned layoffs and service cuts if it gets $610 million from the federal Covid relief package.

Metro Now Provides Real Time Crowding Info for Buses and Train Cars

Metro riders are now able to check how crowded a bus is before it arrives so that they can make better travel decisions during the pandemic.

DC Fire and EMS Rescues Man From Metro Track at Gallery Place

A man was rescued by first responders from the track at Gallery Place, which caused train delays on the Yellow and Green Lines.