It all began a half century ago on March 27, with the first Metro Rail trips carrying passengers on the 4.6 miles of the Red ...

D.C. residents got on their first Metro train 50 years ago on March 27, 1976. Here's a look back at the beginning.

Friday marks 50 years since the first Metrorail trip in the D.C. region. Officials threw a birthday party to celebrate with ...

Fifty years ago this week, some college kids from Georgetown University boarded the first Metrorail trains to run in ...

D.C.-area commuters no longer need a SmarTrip card to use the Metro system. As of Tuesday, all bus fares and rail rides can now be paid with credit cards. It’s the latest step in Metro’s efforts to ...

As Metro celebrates its 50th anniversary Friday, Richard Oriolo remembers watching his father and grandfather build their careers during the early days of the transit system. “I have some really great ...

March 27, 2026 marks 50 years since WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) inaugurated the Washington Metro ...

Metro riders in the DMV who bike to the train now have a more flexible, affordable way to park their bikes. (WMATA) WASHINGTON (7News) — Metro riders who bike to the train now have a more flexible and ...