Posts by Stephen Repetski — Editorial Board Alum
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A few 7000-series trains are back — but there could be more
The agency received permission to run up to eight of the trains per day in service, but averaged just half that on weekdays. Keep reading…
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Metro had a plan to run more trains on the Fourth of July. It didn’t happen.
A draft proposal floated by Metro could have allowed the agency to run more trains for the Fourth of July. But in the end, Metro didn’t ask permission from the independent Metrorail safety oversight commission to do so, and the agency settled for amassing as many of its older railcars for the post-firework timeframe that it could. Keep reading…
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Paper record confusion causes Metro to recertify all rail traffic controllers
The WMSC says all RTCs are expected to be recertified under the new process by the end of July. Keep reading…
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Metro now controls the Silver Line tracks to Dulles and beyond. Now what?
A list of 10 conditions stand between Metro today and the start of passenger service on the new Silver Line extension. Keep reading…
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Metro fell behind on bus operator, rail traffic controller certifications
Nearly 200 Metrobus operators and 1/3 of the agency’s rail traffic controllers have lapsed on their training or certifications, according to the agency.
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Hitachi enters the region while Metro plans for all 8-car trains
With a Metrorail order of at least 256 cars and up to 800 and a permanent facility in the region, Metro and Hitachi have set themselves up for a long-term partnership. Keep reading…
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Metro’s latest platform shutdown project has begun
Five stations on the Orange Line closed for platform work this past Saturday and won’t be back open until September, according to Metro. Keep reading…
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New management and procedures, but safety lapses persist at the Metrorail Control Center
Employees in Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) are repeatedly ignoring and bypassing safety procedures - still - which were put in place to protect employees working around the rail system’s power network, according to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC). Keep reading…
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Take two: Metro tries again to return some 7000-series railcars to service
Metro recently submitted a plan to its safety commission outlining steps to return some 7000-series railcars to passenger service. Keep reading…
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WMATA GM retires, COO resigns hours after Board of Directors meet
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld has retired and agency Chief Operating Officer Joe Leader has resigned “effective immediately,” according to a press release from WMATA’s Board Chair issued late Monday evening. Keep reading…