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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2003

WMATA to purchase 175 CNG buses for $36.5 million

The procurement, which WMATA expects to award in the next six months, will increase the fleet to 339 compressed natural gas buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2003

WMATA receives radiological detection equipment

The equipment, valued at about $7,000, will be used by the Metro Transit Police Department should they have reason to believe that a suspicious package may pose a radiological threat.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2003

WMATA steps up security as war begins

Metro Transit Police deployed special response teams and explosive detection canine teams to conduct sweeps of Metrorail stations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2003

WMATA provides real-time email alerts to customers

eAlerts regarding Metrorail service are sent free to e-mail capable devices.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2003

WMATA, Georgetown test fuel cell bus

The bus will be tested for one year and address environmental concerns.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2003

WMATA takes delivery of four SLF 200 buses

The buses, manufactured by Thomas Dennis Co., feature an exhaust gas re-circulation system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2003

WMATA creates anti-crime police squad

The Rail Anti-Crime Target Squad is increasing enforcement of littering, smoking, eating and drinking violations outside of rail stations.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

Security AlertWMATA CEO Strives to Minimize Vulnerability of D.C. Transit System

With the nation's capital at his feet, CEO Richard A. White says the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority has developed some cutting-edge strategies for disaster prevention, emergency response and asset protection.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2002

Cubic tests smart card system for WMATA contract

The equipment that was tested included fareboxes manufactured by Cubic's partner in this enterprise, General Farebox Inc.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2002

Alstom wins WMATA contract worth $129 million

The contract also includes an option worth $194 million to supply an additional 120 new subway cars.

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