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May 17, 2022

Metro Has A ‘Culture That Accepts Noncompliance,’ Bypassing Safety Protections As Recently As This Month, Report Claims

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission found issues with how Metro powers its third rail system.

Aug 31, 2021

Metro Isn’t Properly Documenting Operator Health And Fatigue Issues, Says Safety Commission

An independent safety commission says Metro isn’t ensuring that train operators get enough time off between shifts, raising the risk of crashes.

Apr 13, 2021

After Red Line Incident, Safety Commission Says Metro Needs To Properly Classify Events

Safety officials say Metro failed to properly report and classify a March incident where a Red Line train stalled for 90 minutes outside the Rhode Island Avenue station.

Jul 28, 2020

Despite Self-Quarantine Exemption, Officials Say Maryland Beachgoers Should Exercise Caution

The head of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency says locals should treat all nonessential travel the same.

Jun 11, 2020

D.C. Officials Retrieve A Body From The Potomac River As They Urge People Not To Swim There

Two recent drownings could indicate more activity along the waterway, according to the city.

May 19, 2020

How D.C.’s Workspaces Will Fundamentally Change After COVID-19

Expect fewer desks, with empty space between them, perforated by high plexiglass walls. Hand sanitizer will always be in sight.

Aug 20, 2018

As Local Schools Add New Security Measures, Students Still Worry About Safety

“It’s a lot scarier going to high school now.”

Oct 04, 2017

Passenger Threatens X2 Driver With Knife: ‘When I See You Again, I’ll Kill You’

“Transit assaults are at an epidemic level and Metro must address this urgent issue of safety so that workers and the riding public are protected,” says the union that represents bus operators.

Nov 18, 2016

Metro Is Realigning 82 Cars Due To Safety Concerns

The 4,000-series will no longer be used at the front of train’s due to an issue with the automatic train control system

Jul 08, 2016

D.C. Police Patrolling In Teams Of Two After Dallas Sniper Attack

“We’re still going to do our jobs, and work around the clock, and keeping the officers focused and staying safe is really important.”

 
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