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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

WMATA to allow bicycles on trains during rush hour

Policy change expected to make Metrorail a more attractive travel option for reverse commuters who use bikes to travel between rail station and jobs.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul ComfortDecember 21, 2018

3 Tips for Getting the Most of Meetings

Don’t you love a long and boring meeting at work? Probably not. I have spent a lot of my 30 years in business and government in such business meetings.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2018

WMATA extends, improves 'Rush Hour Promise' to riders

The service guarantee has credited back approximately $1 million for more than 277,000 trips with delays greater than 15 minutes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

WMATA add new features to alerts system, parking availability

Allows riders to customize alerts they receive by day and time, and allow multiple email addresses or phone numbers on one account.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

D.C. Metro unveils location for new headquarters

First major step in a broader office consolidation strategy that will save the transit authority $130 million over the next 20 years.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

D.C. Metro taps ForgeFX 3D simulation tech for operator training

Simulator helps improve operator’s critical thinking as well as command and control of railway procedures and protocols.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2018

Women in Transportation: K. Jane Williams

A discussion with FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

WMATA issues RFP for 8000-series railcars

Plans to acquire at least 256 8000-series cars to allow for the retirement of the 2000- and 3000-series cars at the end of their 40-year service life.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Process to transfer safety oversight of D.C. rail to commission unveiled

FTA has begun conducting pre-transition activities, including briefings with MSC's executive team and board members.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Internal audit finds WMATA must rewire entire 7000-Series railcar fleet

Wire crimping has never been done properly, which contributed to incidents where railcars have problems that can create significant delays.

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