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Jan 10, 2017

Metro Blames D.C. Fire For Response To Fatal Smoke Incident

“What I will tell riders is their fire department is ready to respond,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Aug 18, 2015

Metro To Hold Emergency Smoke/Fire Drill This Weekend

To train personnel in the event of a repeat of January’s fatal smoke incident.

Jun 25, 2015

Metrobus Drivers Forced To Pee While Driving, And Other Revelations From The NTSB Hearings

Day two of the NTSB hearings reveal a multitude of problems in the Metro system.

Jun 24, 2015

The Biggest Takeaways From The First Day Of NTSB’s Metro Hearing

Highlights from the first day of the NTSB’s hearing into the Metro smoke incident.

May 05, 2015

D.C.’s 911 Center Director Resigns

Following criticism over January’s Metro smoke incident.

Apr 23, 2015

Metro Announces Safety Changes After Smoke Incident

The new safety measures include replacing all of the lights in Metro tunnels and creating a dedicated maintenance crew to clear tunnel passages of debris and equipment.

Mar 26, 2015

Video: Here’s What To Do In a Smoke Emergency On a Metro Train

Safety first.

Feb 11, 2015

Bowser Puts An End To Radio Encryption For D.C. Firefighters

Beginning in March.

Feb 06, 2015

Mikulski Calls On Metro To Regularly Update On New Safety Measures

“The public has a right to know exactly what progress has been made, and what plans and new protocols are in the works.”

Feb 04, 2015

NTSB Will Hold Two-Day Hearing On Metro Smoke Incident In June

Questions will hopefully be answered…in June.

 
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