NoVaTransit Headlines August 27, 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Metro

The Washington Post

Back to brown: Metro unveils design for 8000 series cars
The makeover for D.C. trains will ditch the all-silver look for a return to the 1970s.

The Washington Post

Secretary Sean P. Duffy made the announcement hours before the launch of new Acela trains.

Washington Business Journal (subscription required)

Instead of being a point of pride, Washington’s Union Station has fallen into disrepair,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

WSLS

For nearly 40 years, CORTRAN has been a lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities in Roanoke County.

AP

Philadelphia’s mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across US
In many places, funding has not kept up with inflation while ridership is still below pre-pandemic levels after many people had their routines disrupted by COVID-19.