D.C. residents got on their first Metro train 50 years ago on March 27, 1976. Here's a look back at the beginning.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s been 50 years since Metro first launched, setting the foundation for traveling across th DMV. It all began on March 27, 1976, with the first Metro Rail trips carrying ...

D.C.-area commuters no longer need a SmarTrip card to use the Metro system. As of Tuesday, all bus fares and rail rides can now be paid with credit cards. It’s the latest step in Metro’s efforts to ...