Customers were greeted at the six new rail stations and commemorative pennants were distributed on opening day.
The extension completes the final phase of the full 23-mile expansion that began construction in 2009.
Fare recovery is a major issue and has been mentioned as one of the top concerns of customers when talking with WMATA staff and board members.
When fully operational, the factory will sustain 1,300 jobs, with up to 460 working directly for Hitachi Rail on site.
The warning period will conclude in November, and MTPD officers will issue citations to anyone caught not tapping SmarTrip® cards or mobile phones at fare gates, exiting emergency gates in stations, and not tapping fare boxes on Metrobuses.
As HDR’s Northeast transportation director, he will provide leadership across 14 states from Virginia to Maine, plus the District of Columbia.
For most customers, the wait for a train will be no longer than five-to-eight minutes, as most stations are served by at least two if not all three lines.
Dan Pulskamp, VP of Transit Bus and Rail at Safe Fleet, shared how the company’s new ClearLane system can create a positive impact in cities across the U.S.
The program is designed to create an additional layer of transparency for officers who protect Metro customers and employees.
The milestone, known as the "Operational Readiness Date," marks the point where provisional care and control of the extension is formally transferred from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to the agency.
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