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Mar 18, 2013

Metro Considers Ripping Out Rail Cars’ Dirty Carpet

The carpet in Metro cars can get pretty gross. Officials are thinking about tearing it out.

Apr 22, 2008

The Future of Metro Flooring

This morning Metro invited the media to come take a look at four different models of non-carpeted flooring options the agency will begin testing on its rail cars. Metro General Manager John Catoe has made it a priority to get rid of carpeting on the system’s rail cars. “Non-carpet floors are easier, less expensive and more environmentally friendly to maintain,” Catoe said. “They also don’t have a moldy smell that some carpeted rail cars have…

 
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