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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.

Jul 10, 2014

Smoke Inside Smithsonian Station, But Metro Says No Explosion Or Emergency

Twitter users reported an explosion.

Jan 31, 2013

Green Line Riders See Red After Nightmarish Commute

It was a tough commute for many Green Line riders yesterday afternoon, as a problem outside the Anacostia station left almost 2,000 commuters stranded on trains and many more waiting on platforms.

 
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