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Jan 05, 2023

Metrorail Operator Arrested For Allegedly Being Drunk On The Job

The incident happened on the Blue Line on December 23. Court documents say this was the operator’s first DWI offense.

Oct 21, 2022

Metro’s Latest Plan To Bring More 7000-Series Trains Into Service

Metro wants to run more cars for 30 days and submit testing data to the Safety Commission weekly to make sure the trains are safe.

May 25, 2022

Metrorail Safety Commission Renews Concerns About Metro Fatigue Policy After Latest Incident

A train operator overran a platform at Fort Totten and opened doors on the wrong side of the train after several long work days with little rest between, according to a report.

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.

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.

 
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