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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

D.C. Metro adds anti-terrorism unit

Will increase surveillance of the Metro system, conduct more frequent security sweeps of facilities and tunnels, and provide greater visibility of uniformed officers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

D.C. Metro GM addresses safety

Catoe made a statement to the board of directors at the start of Metro's Customer Service, Operations and Safety Committee meeting on Thursday.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

D.C. Metro to review paratransit driver training

Will implement new pilot program in early 2010, which will integrate more interactive training techniques, emphasize service enhancements such as door-to-door service, EZ-Pay, and the use of GPS and other technology.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

D.C. Metro briefs safety groups on rail yard accident

Operator of train 902 has been a Metro employee since May 2007 and a train operator since November 2008. He is currently on paid administrative leave.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> D.C. Metro pilot to provide travel training for 600 customers with disabilities

Participants in the program will receive on average between 32 hours and 34 hours of comprehensive travel training, Metro estimates.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2009

NTSB to hold public hearing on D.C. crash

The purpose of the hearing will be to gather additional factual information for the investigation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2009

D.C. Metro partners with crime prevention groups

Agency joins with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Crime Prevention Council, among others, for "Celebrate Safe Communities," a DOJ-supported initiative designed to spotlight crime prevention efforts and enhance public awareness of crime prevention.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

IBM lands 3 rail software contracts

LIRR, BART and D.C. Metro will deploy IBM software to manage and maintain rail cars, locomotives, and their associated components to improve operations and passenger safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2009

D.C. Metro launches reading Web tool

BrowseAloud reads aloud text as the user moves the cursor over words. Software is intended to help anyone who has difficulty reading online, including people with mild visual impairments, low literacy and reading skills, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

D.C. Metro to receive DHS grants

The $78.3 million will fund a variety of projects, including additional police officers and explosive-detecting dogs, surveillance cameras, bus garage security, chemical detection, radio communications and emergency training for employees.

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