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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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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

Tunnel used as emergency training facility at WMATA

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveiled a $700,000 training tunnel designed to provide a realistic training environment for fire, police and emergency response departments from local jurisdictions.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2002

WMATA to discuss security program at summit

Summit topics include WMATA's expansion of its existing security programs as well as its chemical-biological sensor detection program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2001

WMATA seeks $190 million for safety improvements

Money would go toward security equipment, new operations control center.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

WMATA installs gap reducers on railcars

The Washington (D.C.) Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) retrofitted nearly 100% of its 758 revenue-service railcars with gap reducers to reduce the amount of space between the platform and the door.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2000

WMATA Installs Solar-Powered Lights at Bus Stops

Continuing with its environment-friendly trend, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority installed three solar-powered lighting devices at several of its bus shelters and stops.

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