Red Line

The operator of Red Line train who sped past track workers at excessive speeds in November had been working for 30 days straight, a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission report found.

The operator of a Red Line train who blew past track workers at an excessive speed had been working for 30 days straight, a report found. News4’s Jackie Bensen has reaction from riders and the transit system itself on the shortage of operators.

Metro’s increased Red Line service during rush hour began Monday. Trains are now set to operate every eight minutes between 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Starting Dec. 5, Metro says trains will run eight minutes apart on the Red Line between 7-9 a.m. and between 3 and 7 p.m. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Metro riders will see increased service on the Red Line during peak riding times starting Monday, according to WMATA.

Metro riders will see increased service on the Red Line during peak riding times starting Monday, according to WMATA. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Metro’s Red Line is running normally again after part of it was shut down for more than a day because of an electrical fire. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss looked into what went wrong and why some riders got very close to sparking cables.

Red Line riders coped with shuttle buses during Monday morning’s commute after a fire Saturday disrupted service. Service was back as of about mid-morning. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Train service between Van Ness and Farragut North stations was suspended after a fire broke out Saturday night. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports on the impact this could have on the morning commute.

Metro riders experienced delays starting Saturday night after an electrical fire. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.