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 ...

In a billowing white tent on the edge of the National Mall, you can see your next Metro train coming—it’s just not in motion yet. WMATA opened its Fleet of the Future exhibit on Wednesday, allowing ...

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 ...

A bunch of brand new Metro cars are on the way—and they'll be assembled in the Washington area. WMATA has tapped Hitachi Rail Washington to build the 8000-series trains, and the $2.2 billion contract ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced Thursday plans to explore the concept of open gangways for the new 8,000 series railcar designs. A gangway is a ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Monday marked one decade since Metro’s 7000 series railcars entered service, officials said. In a post on X, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ...

WMATA reportedly ... General Manager and CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld to express safety and security concerns regarding the possibility that Metro may award a contract to build its newest 8000-series ...