Metro, United States presidential inauguration and trains

Metro Inauguration service, station closures, train, bus schedules
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said it was prepared to handle crowds of people expected in D.C. for Inauguration Day 2025. As part of the planning, there are several adjustments to Metro schedules,
Metro gears up for Inauguration Day with extended hours and extra trains
WASHINGTON — Inauguration Day is upon us, and Metro is stepping up to get you where you need to go. With extended hours, extra trains, and plenty of planning tips, here’s what you need to know to navigate the crowds like a pro.
Metro announces extensive station closures and detours for Inauguration Day
Metro announced that a sixth Metrorail station will be closed for Inauguration Day in addition to the five stations that are set to be closed the day before.
Metro service changes and DC road closures for Inauguration Day
Metro’s Union Station Metrorail station will not be accessible via the Amtrak/Union Station entrance on Monday at 4 p.m. and reopens Tuesday at 5 a.m. The Metrorail station will still be accessible from exterior entrances (1st St NE and on Massachusetts Ave. NE)
Inauguration Day 2025: Full list of DC street closures
Washington, D.C. officials are preparing for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which will be held on Monday, Jan. 20.
Pentagon City Metro station will close for Inauguration Day
The 60th presidential inauguration may be happening in DC, but its effects will be felt here in Northern Virginia.
DC Metro sells limited edition Trump SmarTrip cards for inauguration
The Washington, D.C., Metro will begin selling transit cards featuring President-elect Donald Trump‘s photo Wednesday, a ...
Will DC Metro continue to run during Monday's snow storm?
With a forecast of up to 10 inches of snow come Monday morning, many schools have already announced closures. FOX 5's Gwen ...
Shooting claims life of man in Northeast DC, police say
A shooting claimed the life of a man in Northeast, D.C. Monday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
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SAPD to send 61 officers to Washington DC for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration
San Antonio police is sending 61 officers to Washington, D.C., to assist the Metropolitan Police Department while Trump is ...
Drivers, union voice frustrations over safety concerns on King County Metro buses
King County Metro workers are calling for an urgent response to safety concerns as county council members explore solutions.
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Get ready for Metro Rewind: The ‘Spotify Wrapped’ of public transit
Public transportation’s version of Spotify Wrapped is back – and with a new name. An upgrade from last year’s 2023 Metro ...
Security tightens as presidential inauguration nears: What to know
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a public safety briefing with local and federal partners to explain more about the ...
Opinion: Reforms to Metro housing program can strengthen community, support economic recovery
The Metro Council is considering revisions to the current Metro Supportive Homeless Services program that would extend and ...