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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

D.C. Metro adopts stricter hiring standards

To include disqualification for moving violations within last three years, driver’s license revocations or suspensions and any occurrence of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2009

D.C. Metro installing wireless service in rail stations

Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, AT&T and T-Mobile will build, operate, maintain and own the new wireless network. The firms also will build a second wireless network, which Metro will use for public safety and operational communications.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2009

D.C. Metro reorganizes bus services

Changes include a new management structure, the addition of NextBus, and more discussions with operators about safety.

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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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