Metro’s Fleet of the Future - WMATA
Metro's next generation of trains will be designed to accommodate all customers - and all kinds of trips. The new trains will improve upon the design of our previous trains and will replace the oldest trains in our current fleet.
Washington Metro rolling stock - Wikipedia
As of May 2024, Metro owns a fleet of 1,216 cars, 1,208 of which were in active revenue service.
Doors opening. Step into Metro’s Fleet of the Future now on ... - WMATA
Mar 20, 2024 · The next generation in transit is here at our Fleet of the Future Expo on the National Mall starting today through April 3, showcasing Metro's new world-class 8000-series railcar design and zero-emission bus, as well as a Pop-Up Shop with special Metro merch.
In order to make Metro’s rail fleet more sustainable, the new trainbodies will be aluminum rather than stainless steel. A return to aluminum train bodies (all Metro trains prior to the 7000-series) enables Metro to operate a lighter fleet, reducing wear and tear on tracks and other infrastructure, and generating a forecasted energy
The end of an era: Metro to retire the 2000-series train - WMATA
May 9, 2024 · Two of the 76 train cars will be saved for preservation as part of Metro’s history. Two others are used as part of Metro’s money train that collects cash from fare machines around the system. Metro’s long-term fleet strategy calls for phasing out the 3000-series trains starting in …
WMATA | The future of transit is near! Metro invites public to see …
Mar 5, 2024 · The Fleet of the Future Expo will be held March 20 to April 3. Metro is giving the public a sneak peek at its all-digital, world-class new railcars and zero-emissions buses from March 20 through April 3.
You Can Now Tour Metro’s Upcoming 8000 Series Trains on the Mall
Mar 20, 2024 · 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 public to tour a mock-up of its upcoming line of trains, dubbed the 8000 series, until April 3.
D.C.'s Fleet of the Future to be Showcased at the National Mall
Mar 6, 2024 · The Fleet of the Future exhibit is a throwback to WMATA’s history. In 1968, a prototype train was built and displayed across the region, including on the White House lawn, where President Lyndon B. Johnson toured the 1000-series train.
WMATA previews new bus, train designs at Fleet of the Future …
Mar 20, 2024 · The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is giving people the opportunity to get a sneak peak of their new railcars and buses starting on March 20.
WMATA to host Fleet of the Future Expo from March 20 through …
Mar 6, 2024 · Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will be hosting the Fleet of the Future Expo from March 20 through April 3. The expo will give the public a sneak peek at its all-digital,...