Washington Metro puts workers in danger during re-powering maneuver to speed up process
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission is calling out the Washington Metro once again.
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Desperation? Washington Metro looks to bond sales for second time in less than a year to help fund capital projects
A federal bailout kept Washington’s Metro from a disaster, but more is needed to avoid another one.
Metro to sideline 6000-series railcars following second incident
Last week, Metro announced that is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series railcars following a train-separation incident on the Red Line [on November 24, 2020]. The broad safety directive, recommended by Chief
Metro to advance safety-critical work on Blue Line during historically low ridership
Metro [earlier this month] announced plans to accelerate major capital work on the Blue Line in Virginia that will modernize the signal system in the Alexandria Rail Yard, resulting in improved safety,
Metro names FAA official director of rail operations control center
Last month, RT&S reported on problems at the Metro rail operations control center. Please follow the preceding link to read this story. Metro announced this weekend that an FAA official, Edward Donaldson,
Washington Metro chooses Hitachi Rail to build new cars
Metro has been looking for a manufacturer for the past two years to build its next group of rail cars. The Washington Post reports that last week, Metro chose Hitachi Rail. The
Bells & Whistles—Metro Red Line train derails, and more
Investigators try to piece together Metro Red Line train derailment. Quebec makes decision to construct rail bypass following fatal accident. More strength needed for Del Mar bluffs stabilization project. TriMet rail bridge
As ridership plummets, five transit agencies are put on Fitch Ratings’ watch list
Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of five large U.S. public transit agencies on Rating Watch Negative. The following ratings are affected:
Bells & Whistles—3/20/20
Due to technical difficulties on YouTube’s end, please go to the following link to view the latest Bells & Whistles: Bells & Whistles—3/20/20. Coronavirus my infect November ballot for Oregon Metro’s huge
Coronavirus may infect November ballot for Oregon Metro’s huge transportation plan
Oregon Metro’s giant $7 billion transportation plan might be put on hold due to the most famous virus in world history.