The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board has approved an employee buyout plan and service cuts as it addresses a budget shortfall of $176 million due to the pandemic, according to The Washington Post.
The Washington Post is reporting that the Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is in negotiations with Hitachi Rail to build 256 8000-Series rapid transit cars, with an option to purchase up to 800.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has appointed veteran railway engineering professional Arthur R. “Rob” Troup as Senior Program Executive of the MTA Long Island Rail Road East Side Access (ESA) project. MTA Chief Development Officer Janno Lieber announced Troup’s appointment on Sept. 24.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has chosen Potomac Yard Constructors as the prime construction contractor for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station.
Washington, D.C.’s rapid transit system is moving ahead with plans to buy more new rolling stock.
A study by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has found rail transportation operators in the area contribute more than $600 million to the commonwealth’s general fund.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao appointed David Horner and Steve McMillin to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors.
Washington’s Metropolitan Area Transit Authority on Monday threatened to bring in contractors and pursue further legal action if unionized employees refuse to work overtime.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will withhold 5% of federal funds to the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia until a new Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) State Safety Oversight Program (SSOP) is in place.
Washington, D.C.’s Metro transit system plans to retire its problematic 4000-series cars beginning later this month.