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Road conditions remain challenging after the storm. Check out Team Metro crews out in DC clearing bus bays and stops to restore service. We’re coordinating closely with DC, Maryland, &amp; Virginia as work continues across the region. Thank you for your patience.

Blossoms boarding! We’re proud to partner with National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 again to move huge crowds through D.C.’s cherry blossom season festivities. Our wrapped train, three buses, Metro Access vehicle, &amp; commemorative Smart Trip cards launch on March 20! 🌸:

Metro turns 50 tomorrow! Let's celebrate! ✨ Wrapped vehicles ✨ Limited-edition merch ✨ Commemorative Smart Trip cards (coming soon) Join us at Metro Center tomorrow with a DJ spinning &amp; giveaways from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. ➡️

Here’s what Sunday night looks like for Team Metro! Our crews are on the scene diligently sweeping snow from station platforms &amp; entrances across the system. We’re working hard to keep you moving safely &amp; on track for normal operations tomorrow with stations opening at 5 a.m.❄️💪

We asked and you answered! 🗳️ Last week, we asked you to vote on the exterior design for our new 8000-series rail fleet. 🚇 We received over 20,000 votes. The winner was clear… Check it out below! 🎉 Thank you for voting &amp; taking part in Metro history!

🎉 Today marks the 10th anniversary of Silver Line Phase 1! Over the past decade, millions of customers have traveled through key stations like Wiehle-Reston, Tysons, and more. Tell us your favorite #RideSilver memory &amp; you may get a special surprise!🚇#wmata

Turning 90 soon, Tino relies on Metrobus &amp; Metrorail every day to get around the city, including rides to Reagan Airport when he has time to travel &amp; visit family. As we wrap up #WeekWithoutDriving, let’s remember how important public transit is, especially for seniors! 🚇🚍

This weekend, during World Pride: 🚇 Fri, Metrorail will be open from 5 a.m. - 2 a.m. 🚇 Sat, Metrorail will be open from 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. 🚇 Sun, Metrorail will be open from 6 a.m. - midnight Sat-Sun: Yellow Line extends to Greenbelt. 🌎 Pride Guide:

🎉 Happy 1st Anniversary to Potomac Yard Station!🚇 Can you guess how many customers have traveled through Potomac Yard in its first year? Comment your guess below for a chance to win exclusive merch. #wmata

TODAY’S THE DAY! Our new bus network is OFFICIALLY here! Thank you to our team members, partners, local leaders, &amp; most of all, our customers for going on this ride with us. It’s been a labor of love - years in the making - &amp; we can’t wait for you to get to know the network 🎉

Metro keeps you… MOVING! This morning, we proudly kept the region moving forward, getting thousands of people to the starting line for the 41st Army Ten-Miler! We hope everyone had a great race day &amp; finished strong. #RunArmyRunStrong 🏃🏃‍♀️

This New Year’s Eve, Metro will be fare-free from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., so all you need to think about is having fun and ringing in 2025 with your loved ones. #wmata

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Metro Bus is the backbone of transportation in this region but 70% of people who ride don’t pay the fare! 😳🚍 More fares equal more service, more routes, shorter waits, cleaner buses, and improved wayfinding tools! When everyone pays, everyone gets a better system! 🤝 🚌

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Starting TODAY and all month long, in-station announcements will be voiced by young transit enthusiasts with autism like Dante featured here! ♾️

We’re pulling out all the stops to get back to normal service! ❄️ Meet the fire snake. 🔥🐍

As we celebrate 50 years of Metro serving our region, look back at some iconic anniversary Smart Trip cards. 🤩 For Metro’s 50th anniversary, 20,000 cards of each of five designs will be available at select stations later this summer. Learn more ➡️:

Welcome to Navy Yard station where you now have 5 brand spankin new escalators! 😎 Shoutout to our team who crushed the install, reopening the Half Street entrance 33 days early &amp; just in time for all the fun &amp; games at Nationals Park &amp; Audi Field ⚽️⚾️

Starting Monday, MTPD will be taking additional steps to address fare evasion in the District following the passage of the Secure DC Bill. Paying your fare on Metrorail and Metrobus isn’t just a good idea - it’s the law. #wmata

Turning 50 today has us feeling a bit nostalgic. 🥹🤎 It’s been an honor of a lifetime being America’s Metro system. 🚇🚍🚐 Here’s to the next 50 years! 🥳

Have you visited all 98 stations??? 🚇 Whether you’re new to the system or in the top 1% of our most frequent customers, you’ll want this water bottle. 💧 Get yours at our pop-up:

When snow hits, Metro is ready! Due to this weekend’s forecast, planned track work has been canceled. As we continue to monitor &amp; prepare for a winter storm, check out our deicer trains which spray anti-icing fluid on the third rail to help keep you moving when temps drop! 🚇❄️

🏀 Mascot takeover on Metro! ACC Men's Basketball mascots rode with us to Capital One Arena today. Hop on and ride to Gallery Place station to get to the heart of the action of the 2024 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament —Metro's the slam dunk way to get there. 🚇🏆 #wmata

If you’re heading to the National Zoo: 📍 Enjoy a downhill/flat walk from Cleveland Park Metro Station to get there 📍Depart with ease via the downhill walk to Woodley Park #wmata

This is a Burgundy and Gold line train to… the NFC Championship! Major Tuddy and Team Metro are heading into Sunday ready to #RaiseHail for the Washington Commanders!!! #LetsGoCommanders #NFCChampionship #wmata

Celebrating 50 years … ✨ More than 15 billion trips … ✨ And even more memories! Thank you to all who made our anniversary ride unforgettable. What Metro means to you means the world to us! You keep us moving!

Starting Dec. 20, some downtown stations on the Blue, Orange, &amp; Silver lines will close for 10 days of maintenance. 🚧 Free shuttles will replace trains—know your route ahead of time. Chat with us and use Trip Planner for help planning your trip: #wmata

We love to see it, Washington Nationals fans! Our customers packed trains and stations today for the home opener! First game of the season, and we can’t wait for many more! ⚾

Metro is the safest way to travel in the National Capital Region &amp; our customer perception of safety scores show our community is taking notice. With crime at an 8-year low, our General Manager recognizes &amp; thanks Metro Transit Police who work 24/7 to keep customers &amp; employees safe.

What happens when inclement weather hits our region? Here’s a quick look at the work we do across platforms, entrance and exit areas, walkways, parking lots, and more to keep customers moving safely across the system.

Today, we celebrate Metro’s amazing custodians on #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay! With 400+ team members, they keep nearly 9M sq ft of facilities clean—from stations to bus bays &amp; offices. Your hard work truly makes a difference. 🙌 #wmata

It’s official…Metro is APTA's 2025 Transit Agency of the Year! 🎉 This honor reflects the dedication of our talented team, our essential value to the region we serve. We appreciate the support of our partners, customers, &amp; community 👏 Learn more:

🚧Blue, Orange, &amp; Silver line station closures downtown start today. Free shuttle buses are replacing trains through Dec. 30. Plan your route ahead of time: Need help? Visit #wmata

Road conditions remain challenging after the storm. Check out Team Metro crews out in DC clearing bus bays and stops to restore service. We’re coordinating closely with DC, Maryland, & Virginia as work continues across the region. Thank you for your patience.

Blossoms boarding! We’re proud to partner with National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 again to move huge crowds through D.C.’s cherry blossom season festivities. Our wrapped train, three buses, Metro Access vehicle, & commemorative Smart Trip cards launch on March 20! 🌸:

Metro turns 50 tomorrow! Let's celebrate! ✨ Wrapped vehicles ✨ Limited-edition merch ✨ Commemorative Smart Trip cards (coming soon) Join us at Metro Center tomorrow with a DJ spinning & giveaways from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. ➡️

Here’s what Sunday night looks like for Team Metro! Our crews are on the scene diligently sweeping snow from station platforms & entrances across the system. We’re working hard to keep you moving safely & on track for normal operations tomorrow with stations opening at 5 a.m.❄️💪

We asked and you answered! 🗳️ Last week, we asked you to vote on the exterior design for our new 8000-series rail fleet. 🚇 We received over 20,000 votes. The winner was clear… Check it out below! 🎉 Thank you for voting & taking part in Metro history!

🎉 Today marks the 10th anniversary of Silver Line Phase 1! Over the past decade, millions of customers have traveled through key stations like Wiehle-Reston, Tysons, and more. Tell us your favorite #RideSilver memory & you may get a special surprise!🚇#wmata

Turning 90 soon, Tino relies on Metrobus & Metrorail every day to get around the city, including rides to Reagan Airport when he has time to travel & visit family. As we wrap up #WeekWithoutDriving, let’s remember how important public transit is, especially for seniors! 🚇🚍

TODAY’S THE DAY! Our new bus network is OFFICIALLY here! Thank you to our team members, partners, local leaders, & most of all, our customers for going on this ride with us. It’s been a labor of love - years in the making - & we can’t wait for you to get to know the network 🎉

Metro keeps you… MOVING! This morning, we proudly kept the region moving forward, getting thousands of people to the starting line for the 41st Army Ten-Miler! We hope everyone had a great race day & finished strong. #RunArmyRunStrong 🏃🏃‍♀️

Welcome to Navy Yard station where you now have 5 brand spankin new escalators! 😎 Shoutout to our team who crushed the install, reopening the Half Street entrance 33 days early & just in time for all the fun & games at Nationals Park & Audi Field ⚽️⚾️

When snow hits, Metro is ready! Due to this weekend’s forecast, planned track work has been canceled. As we continue to monitor & prepare for a winter storm, check out our deicer trains which spray anti-icing fluid on the third rail to help keep you moving when temps drop! 🚇❄️

Starting Dec. 20, some downtown stations on the Blue, Orange, & Silver lines will close for 10 days of maintenance. 🚧 Free shuttles will replace trains—know your route ahead of time. Chat with us and use Trip Planner for help planning your trip: #wmata

Metro is the safest way to travel in the National Capital Region & our customer perception of safety scores show our community is taking notice. With crime at an 8-year low, our General Manager recognizes & thanks Metro Transit Police who work 24/7 to keep customers & employees safe.

Today, we celebrate Metro’s amazing custodians on #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay! With 400+ team members, they keep nearly 9M sq ft of facilities clean—from stations to bus bays & offices. Your hard work truly makes a difference. 🙌 #wmata

It’s official…Metro is APTA's 2025 Transit Agency of the Year! 🎉 This honor reflects the dedication of our talented team, our essential value to the region we serve. We appreciate the support of our partners, customers, & community 👏 Learn more:

🚧Blue, Orange, & Silver line station closures downtown start today. Free shuttle buses are replacing trains through Dec. 30. Plan your route ahead of time: Need help? Visit #wmata