Rachel Sadon
Photo by ep_jhu.
The 7000-series cars made their Red Line debut this morning, leaving Shady Grove at 7:01 a.m.
Metro’s first 7000-series train began running on the Blue Line back in April. They are equipped with event recorders, digital video surveillance systems, and features that help keep cars upright and in-line in a collision. The cars also feature nonslip flooring instead of carpet, padded blue seats replace the orange vinyl, and LED screens show route information.
Metro employees celebrated the Red Line debut with the customary swag, including 7000-series commemorative pins.
Photo by Daniel Bucherer.
Metro has ordered 528 of the cars, with the intent of replacing the entire 1000-series, which have been in service since the system’s opening in 1976.
found some dedicated #newtrain fans this morning… #wmata pic.twitter.com/KFrphYIkTy
— @wmata (@wmata) June 8, 2015
First ride on a 7000-series this morning! Red Line at NoMa. Has a “new car” smell plus onboard @WMATA videographer. pic.twitter.com/zeWJ3yv8oy
— Tony T Goodman (@TonyTGoodman) June 8, 2015
Got up early this morning to check out the 7000 #wmata #newtrain pic.twitter.com/fkWMz8tw6A
— Arthur Liu (@arthurist) June 8, 2015
