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Feb 10, 2017

Feds Are Withholding Millions From Metro Because Virginia And Maryland Couldn’t Get Their Act Together

In total, transit agencies in the three jurisdictions will lose a total of $8.9 million this year.

Dec 09, 2016

FTA Report: Metro Must Fix ‘Deteriorated’ Electrical System

The FTA ordered WMATA to complete 47 actions.

Oct 24, 2016

A Speeding Metrorail Train Nearly Hit Two Inspectors Last Week

The federal workers had to “jump out of harm’s way” near Ronald Reagan Airport station on Thursday.

Aug 16, 2016

FTA Gives Metro Safety Orders After Finding Dozens Of Red Signal Overruns

Metro had 68 red light signal overruns between January 2012 and July 31, 2016.

Jul 15, 2016

FTA: 34 Problem Areas From Metro’s First Two Surges Still Need Verification

Throughout the entire Metrorail system, the FTA found that 507 out of 894 defects are still open.

May 25, 2016

D.C. Area Leaders Draft Bill For A New Metro Safety Oversight Agency

After the U.S. transportation secretary threatened to withhold millions if they didn’t get a move on creating an independent commission.

May 11, 2016

FTA: WMTA Needs To Fix Three Segments Of Metrorail Immediately

FTA officials have investigated 15 safety events on Metrorail from April 23 – May 10.

May 03, 2016

‘Ineffective’ Maintenance Practices Led To Metro’s Fatal Smoke Incident

For the umpteenth time, Metro’s safety culture came under fire.

May 02, 2016

Metro Is Adding A 24/7 Fire Department Liaison

To coordinate Metro’s response to emergencies.

Apr 19, 2016

FTA: Metro Should Fix Safety Equipment, Educate Workers ASAP

The Federal Transit Administration has identified 229 defects on Metrorail “requiring 66 remedial actions.”

 
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