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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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