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Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:47:19 GMT
In response to reports of intercom failures and a request from the Tri-Oversight Committee to investigate, Metro railcar engineers have identified the root of the problem with the on-board intercom systems not functioning on the certain trains.
In response to reports of intercom failures and a request from the Tri-Oversight Committee to investigate, Metro railcar engineers have identified the root of the problem with the on-board intercom systems not functioning on the certain trains.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:48 GMT
Remediation efforts on the flawed $120 million Silver Spring Transit Center will likely begin in July, according to officials in Montgomery County. But managers at Metro are unwilling to say whether they will ever take possession of the huge structure.
Remediation efforts on the flawed $120 million Silver Spring Transit Center will likely begin in July, according to officials in Montgomery County. But managers at Metro are unwilling to say whether they will ever take possession of the huge structure.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:56:20 GMT
A technical glitch affected hundreds of D.C. students who use special passes to ride Metro, and some students were told incorrectly that they needed to add money or were improperly charged.
A technical glitch affected hundreds of D.C. students who use special passes to ride Metro, and some students were told incorrectly that they needed to add money or were improperly charged.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:42:06 GMT
Metro says passengers should expect to wait longer than usual for trains this weekend while work is being conducted, and three stations on the red line will be closed.
Metro says passengers should expect to wait longer than usual for trains this weekend while work is being conducted, and three stations on the red line will be closed.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:13:05 GMT
Red Line trains are single tracking between Takoma and NoMa-Gallaudet stations due to a disabled train outside Rhode Island Avenue station. Shortly after noon, the outbound train is believed to have struck an object on the wayside of the track.
Red Line trains are single tracking between Takoma and NoMa-Gallaudet stations due to a disabled train outside Rhode Island Avenue station. Shortly after noon, the outbound train is believed to have struck an object on the wayside of the track.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:25:20 GMT
There are new details into the cause of the fiery explosion on a Metro train. The fire broke out last month in Silver Spring after two cables came in contact and caused arcing.On Thursday, the transit agency says it has put in new safeguards to prevent this same thing from happening again. The two cables should have never come in contact."The cleat broke, and the cable fell off," Metro Deputy General Manager of Operations Robert Troup told the Safety and Security Committee.The cleat is simila...
There are new details into the cause of the fiery explosion on a Metro train. The fire broke out last month in Silver Spring after two cables came in contact and caused arcing.On Thursday, the transit agency says it has put in new safeguards to prevent this same thing from happening again. The two cables should have never come in contact."The cleat broke, and the cable fell off," Metro Deputy General Manager of Operations Robert Troup told the Safety and Security Committee.The cleat is simila...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:00:10 GMT
Getting around the Metro system is no easy task. There are the fares, the maps and the trains. Now imagine trying to navigate all that as young person with a disability. It's a lot to figure out. But one Metro employee is lending a helping hand to make it easier.
Getting around the Metro system is no easy task. There are the fares, the maps and the trains. Now imagine trying to navigate all that as young person with a disability. It's a lot to figure out. But one Metro employee is lending a helping hand to make it easier.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:51:11 GMT
We are Monitoring Metro with a development affecting potentially thousands of Maryland college students and their families. It is the decision by Metro to close its College Park station this weekend when the University of Maryland is having its commencement. Most intriguing about this is the matter of when the university found out this was going to happen.
We are Monitoring Metro with a development affecting potentially thousands of Maryland college students and their families. It is the decision by Metro to close its College Park station this weekend when the University of Maryland is having its commencement. Most intriguing about this is the matter of when the university found out this was going to happen.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:32:51 GMT
Metro has not found the main cause of the electrical fire that occurred under a Red Line train Tuesday, but investigators have eliminated track conditions as a factor.
Metro has not found the main cause of the electrical fire that occurred under a Red Line train Tuesday, but investigators have eliminated track conditions as a factor.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-15 04:00:50 GMT
Metro train service between Takoma and Forest Glen stations on the Red Line has been restored Tuesday night after a train fire at the Silver Spring station.
Metro train service between Takoma and Forest Glen stations on the Red Line has been restored Tuesday night after a train fire at the Silver Spring station.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-08 23:02:41 GMT
Two lawsuits have been filed accusing Metro Transit Police officers of physically abusing teenagers in separate incidents. In both cases, the children involved were 14 years old, and both kids are very slight in their builds.
Two lawsuits have been filed accusing Metro Transit Police officers of physically abusing teenagers in separate incidents. In both cases, the children involved were 14 years old, and both kids are very slight in their builds.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:01:50 GMT
Officials in Montgomery County said, today, that Metro eventually has to take possession of the long-delayed transit center in Silver Spring. Metro disagrees.
Officials in Montgomery County said, today, that Metro eventually has to take possession of the long-delayed transit center in Silver Spring. Metro disagrees.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:37:53 GMT
Metro says workers have repaired a cracked rail on the red line and delays should dissipate as rush hour winds down.Trains were using just one track for a time Wednesday morning after a crack was discovered in the electrified third rail near the Rhode Island Avenue station. Metro says both tracks are back in use between the NoMa-Gallaudet and Fort Totten stations, but customers could experience some delays before service returns to normal.
Metro says workers have repaired a cracked rail on the red line and delays should dissipate as rush hour winds down.Trains were using just one track for a time Wednesday morning after a crack was discovered in the electrified third rail near the Rhode Island Avenue station. Metro says both tracks are back in use between the NoMa-Gallaudet and Fort Totten stations, but customers could experience some delays before service returns to normal.
Monday, April 29 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-04-30 03:34:48 GMT
A wild brawl involving local students was caught on camera. The chaos broke out in the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station around 4 p.m. Friday as kids were heading home from school.
A wild brawl involving local students was caught on camera. The chaos broke out in the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station around 4 p.m. Friday as kids were heading home from school.
Friday, April 12 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-04-12 23:19:05 GMT
A preoccupied Metro-rail passenger fell off a platform, Thursday evening, just as a train was pulling into the station. Two "Good Samaritans" pulled the dazed man to safety, seconds before the train roared past. Grainy surveillance video captured the incident.
A preoccupied Metro-rail passenger fell off a platform, Thursday evening, just as a train was pulling into the station. Two "Good Samaritans" pulled the dazed man to safety, seconds before the train roared past. Grainy surveillance video captured the incident.
Friday, April 12 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-04-12 22:17:05 GMT
PHOTO/Unsuck DC Metro
A photo posted Friday on the blog Unsuck DC Metro shows a Metro operator looking at his cell phone while at the controls. In July 2009 Metro instituted a zero tolerance policy for operator use of cell phones, texting devices .A Metro spokesperson tells FOX 5’s John Henrehan the operator “no longer” works at Metro.
A photo posted Friday on the blog Unsuck DC Metro shows a Metro operator looking at his cell phone while at the controls. In July 2009 Metro instituted a zero tolerance policy for operator use of cell phones, texting devices .A Metro spokesperson tells FOX 5’s John Henrehan the operator “no longer” works at Metro.
Thursday, April 11 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-04-11 21:44:27 GMT
Managers at Metro on Thursday unveiled details of a new passenger safety campaign. In fact, there are two campaigns: one aimed at modifying unsafe passenger behavior during emergencies, and one aimed at modifying unsafe routine passenger behavior, like running on train platforms.
Managers at Metro on Thursday unveiled details of a new passenger safety campaign. In fact, there are two campaigns: one aimed at modifying unsafe passenger behavior during emergencies, and one aimed at modifying unsafe routine passenger behavior, like running on train platforms.
Monday, April 1 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-04-01 14:11:01 GMT
Metro plans to add surveillance cameras to its rail cars for the first time and is spending millions of dollars to triple the number of surveillance cameras monitoring its stations and parking garages.
Metro plans to add surveillance cameras to its rail cars for the first time and is spending millions of dollars to triple the number of surveillance cameras monitoring its stations and parking garages.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-03-19 21:37:03 GMT
After a nationwide search, Metro's General Manager Richard Sarles will announce that Deputy Transit Police Chief Ronald Pavlik will replace outgoing Police Chief Michael Taborn who is retiring at the end of the month.
After a nationwide search, Metro's General Manager Richard Sarles will announce Tuesday that Deputy Transit Police Chief Ronald Pavlik will replace outgoing Police Chief Michael Taborn who is retiring at the end of the month, FOX 5 has learned.
Monday, February 18 2013 10:52 PM EST2013-02-19 03:52:55 GMT
People thrown or pushed onto the tracks. What if something like this were to happen in D.C. area's Metro system? It hasn't happened yet, but people do fall, and if a train is coming, there may be only one way to survive.
A bizarre series of attacks on subway systems in New York and Philadelphia proves the unthinkable can happen. People were thrown or pushed onto the tracks. What if something like this were to happen on the Washington D.C. area's Metro system? It hasn't happened yet, but people do fall, and if a train is coming, there may be only one way to survive.
Thursday, May 3 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-05-03 22:12:00 GMT
Metro's escalators are admittedly "bad" but a FOX 5 Investigation found the worst escalators spend more time out of service than working. Despite Metro's goal to have escalators working 90 percent of the
Metro's escalators are admittedly "bad" but a FOX 5 Investigation found the worst escalators spend more time out of service than working.
Metro's escalators are admittedly "bad" but a FOX 5 Investigation found the worst escalators spend more time out of service than working. Despite Metro's goal to have escalators working 90 percent of the time, some of the...
Metro's escalators are admittedly "bad" but a FOX 5 Investigation found the worst escalators spend more time out of service than working. Despite Metro's goal to have escalators working 90 percent of the time.
Thursday, May 3 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-05-03 21:58:57 GMT
Metro has a new map. The transit agency unveiled the updated map Monday ahead of changes to train service that Metro is calling Rush+. Under the changes, which begin June 18, seventeen stations will get
Metro has a new map. The transit agency unveiled the updated map Monday ahead of changes to train service that Metro is calling Rush+.
Thursday, May 3 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-05-03 21:48:30 GMT
Metro managers knew six years ago that a key brake part was failing on some rail cars (because of metal fatigue), but did not replace the parts because of lack of money. The parts are now being replaced. In
Metro managers knew six years ago that a key brake part was failing on some rail cars (because of metal fatigue), but did not replace the parts because of lack of money. The parts are now being replaced.
Fists flying, hair pulling. Two high school girls pound on each other. Friends stand around watching and laughing. Police quickly jump in and stop the fight. FOX 5 caught the violence, right inside the busy Judiciary Square...
Fists flying, hair pulling. Two high school girls pound on each other. Friends stand around watching and laughing. Police quickly jump in and stop the fight. FOX 5 caught the violence, right inside the busy Judiciary Square...
Security cameras meant to fight crime on Metro may not be doing the job. Our FOX 5 investigation found cameras on buses and in stations broken for months and even years without being fixed. We looked at a one month snapshot...
Security cameras meant to fight crime on Metro may not be doing the job. Our FOX 5 investigation found cameras on buses and in stations broken for months and even years without being fixed. We looked at a one month snapshot...
Security cameras meant to fight crime on Metro may not be doing the job. Our FOX 5 investigation found cameras on buses and in stations broken for months and even years without being fixed.
Rowdy students partying into all hours of the night are keeping neighbors awake. These so called off campus "party houses" are now at the center of debate over American University's plans to expand.
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