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FILE - Paul Wiedefeld, a former general manager and CEO of Metro, speaks at a news conference as Gov. Wes Moore, left, listens, Jan. 24, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. Moore’s administration is proposing about $3.3 billion in wide-ranging budget cuts for the state’s six-year transportation spending plan, which is facing challenges from inflation as traditional revenue sources haven't kept up with costs, Wiedefeld said Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)

Maryland transportation chief proposes $3.3B in budget cuts

By Brian Witte - Associated Press

Paul Wiedefeld, a former general manager and CEO of Metro, speaks at a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 in Annapolis, Md., where Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, left, announced he has been appointed as the state's transportation secretary. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Wes Moore names Paul Wiedefeld Maryland transportation secretary

By Brian Witte - Associated Press

In this file photo, a Washington, D.C., man rides the escalator up at the Metro subway Congress Heights train station in Washington, Friday, March 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Metro board presses Wiedefeld on plan for major service cuts

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

FILE - Metrorail customers exit the station. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

6 things riders might like to know from Metro’s update

By AYANA ARCHIE and Capital News Service - Associated Press

Metro union members protest outside Metro Center Station on Thursday and hold pictures of the police escorts and private train that was provided to a group of white nationalists for their "Unite the Right rally" on Sunday, despite Metro's promises otherwise. (Julia Airey/The Washington Times)

Labor union demands Metro GM’s resignation

By Julia Airey - The Washington Times

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld updated regional leaders on transit system projects Wednesday, but conspicuously did not mention Metro's plan for how riders will get around when certain subway stations soon shut down for repairs. (Julia Airey/The Washington Times)

Metro’s lack of bus information upsets transit advocates

By Julia Airey - The Washington Times

Metro's general manager, Paul Wiedefeld, listens to a question during a news conference to announce that the DC Metrorail service will be shut down for a full day at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority headquarters, on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Washington. Wiedefeld said the system would be shut down for an emergency inspection of the system’s third rail power cables. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Metro Office of Inspector General reveals inspection issues before beam fell

By Julia Airey - The Washington Times

Deborah Simmons

D.C. needs a Metro general manager-like clone to run schools

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

In this photo taken July 25, 2016, Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld walks along a track that's been closed for maintenance while an orange line train rolls along the other track in northern Virginia. (AP Photo/Ben Nuckols) **FILE**

Metro union: Blood on hands of board, management

By Jason Tidd - The Washington Times

Jack Evans backs Metro sales tax from D.C., Maryland, Virginia

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Putting Metro back on track

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

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D.C. Metro rail chief sees shift from safety to reliability as 2017 focus

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Metro suspends late-night service for at least 2 more years

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An appeal to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

The head of the D.C. Metro rail system said that, in order to eliminate a budget shortfall, fares will be hiked and workers will be faced with layoffs. At the same time, Maryland, Virginia and District governments will have to pay more into the system. (Associated Press) **FILE**

D.C. Metro plan to eliminate debt will hike rider fares

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times