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Apr 20, 2023

Metro’s 8000 Series Trains Could Have More Room For Bikes And Strollers – And More D.C. Flair

New renderings of Metro’s 8000-series train cars show the transit agency is switching up the trains’ seating configuration, moving forward with the open gangway concept, and adding a touch of D.C. flair to the design.

 
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