Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Area Served | Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland |
Founded | February 20, 1967 |
Fleet Size (Nov 2010) |
1,491 (MetroBus)[1] 1,118 (MetroRail) 600 (MetroAccess) |
Number Of Routes | 320 (MetroBus)[1] 6 (MetroRail) |
Ridership (All modes) |
343.4M (FY 2010) |
Website: | www.wmata.com |
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or WMATA, operates transit service in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which also includes parts of Maryland and Virginia.
History
WMATA was formed in 1967 to plan, develop, and operate public transportation in the Washington, DC, metro area.
The agency began bus operations in 1973 by acquiring four private bus companies in the area:
- Alexandria Barcroft & Washington Transit Company (AB&W).
- DC Transit System
- Washington Marlboro & Annapolis Motor Lines (WM&A)
- Washington, Virginia and Maryland Coach Company (WV&M)
Metrobus
Routes
Fares
Divisions
There are 9 active divisions in the Metrobus system[2][3].
Please see the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Garages and Yards page.
Metrorail
Lines
Stations
Fares
Divisions
There are nine Metro Rail storage and overhaul facilities totaling more than 1.3 million square feet of workspace[3].
Please see the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Garages and Yards page.
Bus Roster
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Paint scheme(s) | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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1001 | ![]() |
2016 | NFI | XE40 | ![]() |
Siemens ELFA2 | XALT Energy 200 kWh lithium-ion batteries |
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2801-2825 | ![]() ![]() |
2007 | NFI | C40LFR | ![]() ![]() |
Cummins Westport C Gas Plus | Voith D864.3E |
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2830-2993 | ![]() ![]() |
2015-2016 | NFI | XN40 | ![]() ![]() |
Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R |
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3036-3062 | ![]() |
2012 | Orion | Orion VII EPA10 BRT (07.503) |
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Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R | |
3063-3087 | ![]() |
2012 | Orion | Orion VII EPA10 BRT HEV (07.503) |
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Cummins ISB6.7 | BAE Systems HybriDrive hybrid system |
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3100-3199 | ![]() |
2018 | NFI | XN40 | ![]() |
Cummins Westport ISL G NZ | Allison B400R |
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3200-3274 | ![]() |
2019 | NFI | XN40 | ![]() |
Cummins Westport L9N | Allison B400R |
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3275-3349 | ![]() |
2020 | NFI | XN40 | ![]() |
Cummins Westport L9N | Allison B400R |
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3751-3770 | ![]() |
2009 | NFI | DE35LFA | ![]() |
Cummins ISL | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
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4450-4474 | ![]() |
2019 | NFI | XD40 | ![]() |
Cummins L9 | Allison B3400xFE |
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4475-4499 | ![]() |
2020 | NFI | XD40 | ![]() |
Cummins L9 | Allison B3400xFE |
|
4500-4598 | ![]() |
2021 | NFI | XD40 | ![]() |
Cummins L9 | Allison B3400xFE |
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4600-4700 | ![]() |
2022 | NFI | XD40 | ![]() |
Cummins L9 | Allison B3400xFE |
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5460-5480 | ![]() |
2015 | NFI | XDE60 | ![]() |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 50 EP hybrid system |
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5481-5492 | ![]() |
2018 | NFI | XDE60 | ![]() |
Cummins L9 | Allison H 50 EP hybrid system |
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5500-5541 | ![]() |
2020-2021 | NFI | XD60 | ![]() |
Cummins L9 | Allison B500R |
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6101-6217 | ![]() ![]() |
2006 | NFI | D40LFR | ![]() ![]() |
Cummins ISM | Voith D864.3E |
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6301-6461 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
2008-2009 | NFI | DE40LFA | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cummins ISL | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
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6462-6509 | ![]() ![]() |
2010 | NFI | DE40LFA | ![]() ![]() |
Cummins ISL | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
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6510-6609 | ![]() |
2010-2011 | NFI | DE40LFA | ![]() |
Cummins ISL | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
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7001-7100 | ![]() |
2011 | NFI | XDE40 | ![]() |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 40 EP hybrid system |
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7101-7152 | ![]() |
2011 | NFI | XDE40 | ![]() |
Cummins ISB6.7 | BAE Systems HybriDrive hybrid system |
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7153-7167 | ![]() |
2012 | NFI | XDE40 | ![]() |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 40 EP hybrid system |
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7168-7272 | ![]() |
2012-2013 | NFI | XDE40 | ![]() |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 40 EP hybrid system |
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7300-7409 | ![]() |
2015-2016 | NFI | XDE40 | ![]() |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 40 EP hybrid system |
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8001-8105 | ![]() |
2014 | NABI | 42-BRT.08 HEV | ![]() |
Cummins ISL9 (8001-8095) Cummins ISL 330 HP (8096-8105) |
Allison H 40 EP hybrid system |
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On Order
Fleet Number(s) |
Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1060-1061 | 2023 | NFI | XE60 CHARGE NG |
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3350-3374 | TBD | NFI | XN40 |
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4701-4795 | 2023 | NFI | XD40 |
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(5 buses) | 2023-2024 | NFI | XE40 | |||
(5 buses) | 2023-2024 | Nova Bus | LFSe+ |
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(75 buses) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
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(25 buses) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
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Training Fleet
These buses are used as a training fleet for new operators. Although any active bus can be used for training, these buses are mainly used exclusively for training purposes only.
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Paint scheme(s) | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3032-3035 | ![]() |
2006 | OBI | Orion VII CNG (07.503) |
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Cummins Westport C Gas Plus | Voith D864.3E | |
6101-6102, 6136, 6154, 6158, 6163, 6171, 6187-6188, 6192, 6199 |
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2006 | NFI | D40LFR | ![]() |
Cummins ISM | Voith D864.3E | |
5432-5433 | ![]() |
2009 | NFI | DE60LFA | ![]() |
Cummins ISL | Allison EP50 hybrid system |
Retired
Rail Roster
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
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2000-2075 | ![]() |
1981-1983 | Breda | 2000-Series | Alstom ONIX 2000 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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3000-3291 | ![]() |
1983-1988 | Breda | 3000-Series | Alstom ONIX 2000 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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6000-6181 | ![]() |
2006-2008 | Alstom | 6000-Series | Alstom ONIX 2000 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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7000-7747 | ![]() |
2013-2019 | Kawasaki | 7000-Series | Toshiba SEA-430 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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On order
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(256 railcars) | 2024-2026 | Hitachi Rail | 8000-Series |
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Retired
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1000-1299 | ![]() |
1974-1978 | Rohr | 1000-Series | GE AC Traction with GTO Inverters |
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4000-4099 | ![]() |
1991-1994 | Breda | 4000-Series | Westinghouse 1462 DC motors with chopper controls |
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5000-5191 | ![]() |
2001-2004 | CAF-AAI | 5000-Series | Bombardier Mitrac DR1000 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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Maintenance
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-2017 | 1981-1983 | Breda | 2000-Series | Alstom ONIX 2000 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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6182-6183 | 2006-2008 | Alstom | 6000-Series | Alstom ONIX 2000 AC Traction with IGBT Inverters |
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GV01 | 2012 | Ensco | Track Geometry Vehicle | Diesel Hydraulic |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WMATA Vital Signs January 2011, wmata.com, retrieved 15-01-2011
- ↑ WMATA Bus Fleet Plan 2010, wmata.com, retrieved 30-10-2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WMATA 2011-2020 Capital Needs Inventory, wmata.com, retrieved 30-10-2010
- ↑ Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to Add New Flyer Xcelsior XE40 Battery-Electric Bus, New Flyer Industries. Dated October 8, 2015, retrieved on July 20, 2016.
- ↑ Washington, DC Exercises Options for an Additional 100 New Flyer Buses, New Flyer Industries. Dated September 26, 2016, retrieved on October 29, 2016.
- ↑ [1], New Flyer Industries. Dated July 15th, 2018, retrieved on August 29th, 2018.
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Metro breaks ground on next zero-emission bus facility at the Bladensburg Bus Garage
- ↑ Metro to purchase electric buses for transition to zero-emission fleet
- ↑ Metro details plans on transition to zero-emission bus fleet
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY FY2024 PROPOSED BUDGET
- ↑ Angelfire.com WMATA Roster
- ↑ [http://www.rtands.com/index.php/track-machinery/wmata-takes-delivery-of-track-geometry-vehicle.html New Flyer Industries. Dated July 5th, 2012, retrieved on November 21, 2017.
District of Columbia Area Transit Agencies | |
Bus | |
District of Columbia | American University Shuttle • DC Circulator • Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle • Southwest Neighborhood Shuttle • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
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Maryland | Maryland Transit Administration • Prince George's County Transit • Ride-On • University of Maryland |
Virginia | Arlington Transit • CUE Bus • DASH (Alexandria Transit Company) • Fairfax Connector • Loudoun County Transit • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority • Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission |
Rail | |
District of Columbia | DC Streetcar • Metrorail |
Maryland | Maryland Area Regional Commuter |
Virginia | Virginia Railway Express |