Red Line
Coverage of Red Line in the Nexus archive.
- Metro’s Red Line shuttle buses can be difficult to board for riders with mobility issues
Metro’s Red Line shuttle buses during a summer construction project have posed accessibility challenges for riders with mobility issues, as motor coaches require climbing steps and cannot be lowered like standard Metro buses. Sherry Kaiman, a Chevy Chase resident with medical mobility challenges, reported difficulty boarding and observed another rider with a cane abandon the shuttle due to accessibility barriers. Metro stated shuttle operators were trained on accessibility procedures and cited fleet limitations as the reason for using contracted motor coaches instead of ADA-compliant buses.
- Metro plans to add platform doors, barriers to Red Line
Metro plans to install platform doors and barriers on the Red Line to address frequent trespassing incidents, with the project expected to be completed no earlier than 2028. The initiative aims to enhance safety and efficiency, following over 80 track trespasses and 10 deaths in 2026 alone.
- BART brings back 10-car trains beginning Monday
The Bay Area Rapid Transit District is reintroducing 10-car trains on the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green lines during peak commute hours starting Monday to address increased demand on the system’s busiest routes.
- In debate over Red Line stops, historically Black neighborhoods worry about being excluded
Charlotte's proposed Red Line commuter rail has a nearly six-mile gap near historically Black neighborhoods, prompting concerns about exclusion. A subcommittee rejected a stop at Craighead Road and North Graham Street, citing low ridership and federal funding risks, but the full board will decide in August.
- Metro tweaks strategy to manage Red Line crowds during shutdown
Metro adjusted its strategy to manage Red Line crowds during a construction shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, which began this week and lasts until Sept. 7. Changes include relocating shuttle buses, adding parking at the Western Division Bus Garage, and moving boarding locations to reduce long lines reported by riders.
- Metro’s Red Line partially shuts down for summer work
DC’s Metro Red Line partially shut down, closing three stations and deploying shuttle buses. The closure is for construction on a new mezzanine at Bethesda station linked to the future Purple Line. Shuttles run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, with express and station-specific options.
- Mecklenburg County transit sales tax kicks in this week: What to know
Mecklenburg County’s new 1% sales tax for transportation begins July 1, 2026, raising the total sales tax rate to 8.25%. The tax, approved by voters in November 2025, aims to generate $20 billion over 30 years for regional projects like the Red Line, with funds allocated to rail (40%), buses (20%), and roads (40%).
- CTA train struck by gunfire on Chicago’s South Side, 1 injured, police say
A CTA Red Line train was struck by gunfire on Chicago’s South Side on Sunday morning. One person was injured as a result of the incident.
- Why Iran is making Hezbollah a red line in postwar diplomacy
Iran is asserting that its regional alliances and diplomatic leverage remain strong despite recent war, with Hezbollah being a key focus in postwar diplomacy. Military and diplomatic leaders emphasize that the conflict has not diminished Tehran's influence.
- Red Line subway closing for first of four weekends of repairs
The Red Line subway will be rerouted to elevated tracks for four weekends starting this weekend due to maintenance work in the Loop subway. Trains will bypass several stations between Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown, using Brown Line stops instead.