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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

NTSB issues safety recommendation to D.C. Metro

Calls for agency to evaluate track occupancy data on a real-time basis in order to detect losses in track occupancy and automatically generate alerts to prompt such actions as immediately stopping train movements or implementing appropriate speed restrictions to prevent collisions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2009

D.C. Metro to prohibit cell phone use, texting

Officials will spend the next few days finalizing the language for its policy and notifying employees that the “three strikes” disciplinary policy that had been in place is a thing of the past.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2009

D.C. Metro investigates train collision cause

Contacted experts in the field of track signaling to conduct an independent review. Other actions include staff realignment; shifting the position of the 1000-series cars; and operating all trains manually.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

D.C. Metro re-launching Next Bus in July

When the Next Bus system becomes available, Metrobus customers will be able to get real-time bus arrival information on Metro’s Website, by telephone or from electronic signs installed at select Metrobus stops.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

D.C. Metro debuts express service, hybrid buses

For the first time, more than 16,000 riders who board buses daily on the 16th Street Line in Northwest Washington have the option to ride a new limited-stop service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2009

D.C. Metro starting stimulus project work

Projects target improved passenger and maintenance facilities, safety and security, information technology, operations and equipment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

D.C. Metro adds Twitter page

Social networking tool provides another avenue to communicate with customers, reaching a segment of the Metro riding population who readily turn to portable electronic devices for information.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

Washington Metro to provide downloadable data

The raw data is available in a coded format that can be used by anyone who wants to turn the information into a usable computer application, including businesses and Web masters.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2009

Washington Metro expands wireless service

Riders will be able to call home from any cell phone, access the Internet from any Web-enabled cell phone and, eventually, have Wi-Fi access in the rail system.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Transit agencies in financial straits over AIG collapse

Many of the Silo/Lilo deals that AIG insured included buses or railcars, which transit agencies sold to investors, providing a much-needed cash boost.

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