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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

2 D.C. Metro workers killed

The NTSB has investigators on the scene and scheduled a briefing for Tuesday afternoon.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

GSA names Downey, Acosta to D.C. Metro board

Under federal law (P.L.110-432) and the Metro compact, the GSA Administrator has the authority to appoint two directors and two alternative directors to the Metro board.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2009

Ansaldo signs $11.9M D.C. Metro contract

Responsible for upgrading the automatic train control system, which includes replacing switches and signals and upgrading eight interlockings from mechanical relays to Microlok II solid state controls.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2009

Smiths wins WMATA security contracts

The system to be upgraded and expanded is designed for early warning detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2009

D.C. Metro donating buses to transport homeless

Two 1994 buses will be used to transport people who are homeless from designated pick-up stops to shelters. Will also be utilized for a “Hypothermia Watch Partner Program.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

D.C. Metro to appeal arbitration award for pay raises

Award gives front-line workers three consecutive 3 percent annual pay raises, part of a package that would cost the transit agency an additional $104.5 million over four years, officials said.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

D.C. expands subway station cell phone service

Wireless contract is expected to generate approximately $25 million for Metro during the initial 15-year contract and an additional $27 million during the five, two-year renewal terms.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

D.C. Metro police patrol garages with 3-wheeled vehicles

Two new, motorized T3 vehicles will be used to patrol large areas, such as multi-level parking garages, to help deter auto thefts and thefts from autos, some of the most common types of crimes committed on Metro property. T3s are electric, three-wheeled vehicles that are driven by a police officer who stands between the rear wheels.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2009

Mobis partners with Bikestation for D.C. location

Members can access secure bike parking at Union Station 24 hours a day. Services of Bikestation Washington D.C. — opening Friday — include bike rental, repair and retail sales.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

D.C. Metro honors individual for accessibility efforts

Richard Pelkey worked tirelessly to make the Metrorail system more accessible after moving to Arlington in the late 1980s after becoming a quadriplegic as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

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