News Stories Tagged "metro"

Dulles Rail Project Gets Stimulus Money to Limit Its Debt

Friday, May 8, 2009

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $77.5 million in federal stimulus money toward the construction of a Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport. Read story and 3 comments »

Officials Formalize Funding for Dulles Metro Extension

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Washington region can now plan on construction of a new Metrorail line through Tysons Corner and out to Reston. Read story »

Free Rides To Feed Into Metrorail for Inauguration

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009

All rides on Loudoun County commuter buses will be free on Inauguration Day, but they won't take people into the District. Read story and 5 comments »

U.S. Transportation Chief Backs Dulles Rail Project

Decision Sends Proposal to Congress for Funding

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters gave the final federal seal of approval to plans to extend Metrorail to Dulles International Airport last night, ensuring that the $5.2 billion project can move forward without restrictions. Read story and 1 comment »

It's Too Early to Celebrate Extension, Some Caution

Initial Federal Approval Came After Many Setbacks

Friday, Dec. 5, 2008

In eight years, the Bush administration has not rejected a single transit project once federal regulators have granted initial approval, as they did this week to the long-awaited Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport. Read story and 3 comments »

Silver Line To Dulles Wins Golden Federal Okay

With Key Agency's Reversal, Final Approval Is Expected

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008

Federal regulators have approved a long-awaited extension of Metrorail to Tysons Corner and Dulles International Airport, virtually assuring construction of a $5.2 billion project that regional leaders say is crucial to ease congestion and spur economic growth in Northern Virginia. Read story and 1 comment »

FTA Move Bolsters Dulles Project

Go-Ahead Given To Start Metrorail Extension Work

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

Federal officials have offered another signal that a $5.2 billion Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport is on track to receive federal funding by the end of the year, giving project officials the green light to begin construction in the heart of Tysons Corner. Read story »

Metrorail Construction Costs Soar $54 Million as Project Pushed Back

Thursday, July 24, 2008

The cost of the proposed Metrorail line through Tysons Corner jumped by $54.million yesterday, reflecting rising construction costs as state and federal officials continue to haggle over the project. Read story and 1 comment »

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