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The report includes findings from FTA’s spring 2016 “Safety Blitz” assessment of Metrorail and details systemic deficiencies in the inspection, maintenance and repair of track that have contributed to or could have resulted in train derailments and other track-related incidents.
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A new feature on the home page is a rotating headline and eye-catching graphic at the center of the page that highlights important topics of the day. Rail system information also has been enhanced to provide more immediate rider information and more interactivity.
Read More →Issuing Climate Bonds will help WMATA attract more environmentally conscious buyers to increase investor demand and result in a better, more competitive rate for the transit agency.
Read More →Known as the After-Hours Commuter Service, the program will provide qualified participants up to 10 discounted rides per week within WMATA’s service area.
Read More →The investigation uncovered a lack of compliance with WMATA’s internal rules and procedures for unattended rail vehicle securement for both revenue passenger trains and maintenance machines and equipment located in rail yards.
Read More →The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has developed a systematic approach to modernizing its transit information systems. Planning includes evaluating current processes, replacing existing software and consulting with systems integration professionals.
Read More →The buses, manufactured by Thomas Dennis Co., feature an exhaust gas re-circulation system.
Read More →The multi-week event is the first time WMATA has hosted the public to see a mock-up of its newest trains on the National Mall since the first 1000-series train cars in 1968.
Read More →With the completion of the latest segment, wireless voice and data service is now available on tunnel portions of all six Metrorail lines.
Read More →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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