Metro got the green light to run computer controlled automated trains on the Green and Yellow lines. The transit agency’s main safety watchdog — the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ...

During and after a board of directors meeting on Thursday, Metro officials expressed frustration over not being allowed to expand the use of autopilot features on trains. As 7News first reported ...

Metro trains were designed to run automatically, but it switched to manual operation in 2009 shortly after a Red Line crash near Fort Totten left nine people dead.

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Metro officials will begin automating trains on the Green and Yellow Lines on Friday after approval from its oversight commission, which previously opposed the move ...

Metro Green, Yellow lines start using automatic train operation Friday It was implemented on the Red Line Dec. 15, 2024.

Metro leaders said this change will improve service for 49% of all Metrorail riders by shortening waits on the Green and Yellow lines between Mt. Vernon Square and Huntington.

Track work will bring Red, Yellow and Green Line delays to Metro the first weekend in February WMATA is doing maintenance and track work on both Saturday and Sunday, which will close two Red Line ...

Instead of the white lights that flash when trains are approaching and departing, Metro is testing amber lights on the platform serving the Yellow and Green lines atGallery Place-Chinatown. The ...

Metro (WMATA) Metro cleared to return to automatic control on Green, Yellow lines By Adam Tuss, News4 anchor & transportation reporter • Published May 20, 2025 • Updated on May 22, 2025 at 1:19 am ...