The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced Thursday that the agency has purchased hundreds of new 8000-series railcars that are expected to be delivered in the coming years.

Metro said the 8000-series procurement builds on the success of its 7000-series cars, which account for more than half of all trains in service and include popular features such as digital information ...

The acquisition of the 8000-series trains will be funded using new dedicated revenue streams established by the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. “The new 8000-series cars will improve on ...

The transit authority plans to start phasing in the new 8000-series trains starting in 2027. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is retiring the last 76 of its 2000-series trains on ...

Hitachi Rails has a $2.2 billion contract with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to build the 8000-series railcars, according to a statement from Gov. Larry Hogan’s office.

Metro has ordered 256 of the 8000-series cars at an average price of $2.15 million each, with an option to purchase up to 800. The trains are scheduled to be delivered in 2025. Advertisement ...

Nearly 500 new manufacturing jobs are coming to Hagerstown, Maryland, where Metro’s newest 8000-series railcars are slated to be built. On Monday, the Hogan administration announced Hitachi Rail ...

After nearly 40 years on the track, Metro’s 2000- and 3000-series trains are finally gliding toward retirement. To replace them, WMATA is purchasing a fleet of shiny new 8000-series railcars. Details ...

WMATA CEO and general manager Paul J Wiedefeld said: “Investing in the 8000-series railcars, is an investment in safe, reliable transportation for Metro’s customers and an investment in the region we ...

The US Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA or Metro) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the design and construction of at least 256 8000-series railcars. They will replace ...

An 82-foot mockup of Metro's 8000 series railcars designed to receive feedback from the public. (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) ... PROPOSED 8000 SERIES CARS.

Metro riders might be able to move freely between rail cars when the new 8000 series trains are introduced into Metro’s fleet.. WMATA General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke said during Thursday ...