Posts tagged Metrorail
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Unapproved process change grounds Metro’s 7000-series railcars (again)
Metro’s 7000-series railcar fleet has been grounded, again, after problems with wheelset inspections caused the agency’s safety oversight body to reverse a plan to return them to service. Keep reading…
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Top stories of 2021: So, how was your commute? Riders share stories of taking Metro one day after WMATA pulled 60% of its rail fleet.
The day after WMATA pulled 60% of its rail fleet in October, riders shared their stories of navigating Metro. Keep reading…
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2021 bright spots: Laying the tracks for a greater transportation system
In the face of the evolving pandemic and other challenges, 2021 was marked by meaningful bright spots in transportation advocacy thanks to the support of the GGWash community. This is the second part of our reflections on what went right over the course of this year. Keep reading…
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Metro submits 7000-series testing plan and returns more trains to service
Metro’s first plan needed before being able to return the agency’s 7000-series railcars to service has been submitted to WMATA’s safety oversight board. Meanwhile, more trains come back online. Keep reading…
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Rockville, Shady Grove Metro station reopenings delayed until January
The reopening of two Metro stations that were closed in September so a platform canopy could be demolished and reconstructed will be delayed by a month, according to a Metro contractor. Keep reading…
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The wheels on Metro’s 7000-series trains may not have been put on securely enough
A technical specification that changed how the 7000-series trains’ wheels were put onto their axles appears to be a possible contributing factor to the Blue line derailment outside Rosslyn last week. Keep reading…
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So, how was your commute? Riders share stories of taking Metro one day after WMATA pulled 60% of its rail fleet.
One day after WMATA pulled 60% of its rail fleet, riders share their stories of navigating Metro on Monday. Keep reading…
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Wheel issue known since 2017 causes Metro to pull its 7000-series trains
The safety board heading the investigation into last week’s Blue Line derailment outside Rosslyn discovered issues with the axles that the cars run on, potentially affecting the entire car series. Keep reading…
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How DC plans to address the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure
This summer we saw how climate change affected the region’s roads and public transit systems. Here’s what some agencies in DC are doing about it. Keep reading…
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Metro’s 6000-series trains are on their way back
Talk about trainspotting. Some riders and railfans caught a glimpse of the 6000-series train cars on the Red Line last week. Keep reading…