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Passenger using a smartphone at a Deutsche Bahn station

13.07.2026

DB Invests EUR 50M in Better Communication with Passengers

Northbound City of New Orleans at Memphis Central Station

13.07.2026

City of New Orleans Service Set to Resume Daily July 13

ScotRail Class 170 diesel train at Kirkcaldy station

13.07.2026

Three Fife Circle rail closures scheduled for October

WMATA 8000-series railcar mock-up on the National Mall

19.06.2026

WMATA anniversary exhibition marks US 250 years in DC

WMATA anniversary exhibition plans will mark the United States’ 250th anniversary while honoring WMATA’s 50th anniversary and its connection to the nation’s history.
WMATA Adopts $4.8B FY27 Budget to Fund $913M Red Line Automation

27.04.2026

WMATA Adopts $4.8B FY27 Budget to Fund $913M Red Line Automation

WMATA FY27 budget sets out a $4. 8 billion operating and capital plan for fiscal 2027.
WMATA FY27 budget revisions: New $1.94 billion funding

01.04.2026

WMATA FY27 budget revisions: $4 billion plan cuts local costs

The latest WMATA FY27 budget revisions lower subsidies for local jurisdictions. These funds support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
WMATA FY2027 Budget Revision Comes as Metro Turns 50

29.03.2026

WMATA FY2027 Budget Focuses on Costs and Service

The WMATA FY2027 budget update reflects continued ridership growth and cost controls. It also reflects broader regional economic trends as Metro marks 50 years of service.
WMATA FY2027 budget proposal: service and capital plans

24.01.2026

WMATA FY2027 budget proposal opens public comment window

WMATA FY2027 budget proposal is now open for public comment, with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeking feedback on its $4.
WMATA regional transit modernization plan backed by COG

20.11.2025

WMATA regional transit modernization plan backed by COG

The WMATA regional transit modernization plan has won joint backing from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
MBTA and WMATA Announce Major Infrastructure Upgrades

18.07.2025

Major Infrastructure Upgrades by MBTA and WMATA Completed

MBTA and WMATA recently completed major infrastructure upgrades, unveiling projects that improve accessibility, boost safety, and strengthen sustainability while setting a new standard for transit modernization in the United States.
WMATA has officially launched Automatic Train Operations on the Green and Yellow lines, continuing its network upgrade after successfully introducing the system on the Red Line in December 2024

30.05.2025

WMATA Expands Automatic Train Operations to More Lines

WMATA has officially launched Automatic Train Operations on the Green and Yellow lines, continuing its network upgrade after successfully introducing the system on the Red Line in December 2024.
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22.05.2025

WMATA Expands Automatic Train Operations to More Metro Lines

Starting May 23, WMATA will launch automatic train operations on its Green and Yellow lines after months of system tests and safety reviews.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has approved a $4.957 billion budget, aiming to enhance services without increasing fares across the transportation system.

12.04.2025

WMATA Approves $4.957 Billion Budget to Enhance Transit Services

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has approved a $4. 957 billion budget, aiming to enhance services without increasing fares across the transportation system.
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03.01.2025

WMATA Completes Downtown Metrorail Construction Early with Major Cost Savings

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has officially completed Downtown Metrorail construction earlier than planned.
metro trains

31.05.2023

WMATA unveils interior design for future Series 8000 metro trains

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has revealed the interior design for its upcoming Series 8000 metro trains.