D.C.-area transit increases station security

U.K. bombing attempts, July 4 holiday prompt efforts.

Budget gap forces WMATA to cut 220 jobs

The reduction in workforce consists primarily of administrative positions.

Catoe sworn in as WMATA general manager

Replaces permanent general manager Richard A. White, who left in February 2006.

Fatal rail incidents spur changes

The deaths of two WMATA track inspectors cause agency to make procedural changes.

WMATA officials establish stricter safety measures

Agency works with NTSB to develop stronger track inspection safeguards in wake of recent deaths.

L.A. transit official hired as new WMATA GM

John B. Catoe has been the deputy chief executive officer of the Los Angeles MTA since 2001.

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L.A. proposes new light rail line to airport New York bus terminal evacuated after bomb threat WMATA selects new acting GM

WMATA steps up security

Measures taken after foiled London terror plot

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WMATA unveils groundbreaking rail simulator

FRA and ENSCO are part of team that creates 85-foot model for disaster response training.