Bells & Whistles—WMATA not ready to fix rail due to rail car wheel issue

The top news stories we were following the week ending Sept. 23.

Washington Metro on possible track issues behind rail car wheel problems: ‘WMATA is treading carefully’

Southwest Light Rail project accused of causing more structural damage to nearby property

APTA calls on Congress for needed funding following severe natural events

MBTA does five years’ worth of rail improvements in 30 days; addresses FTA Special Directive