Thanks to Catherine for sending above from the Green Line.
And thanks to Jeff for sending below from Fort Totten: (more…)
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“is there a reason why more than half of the signs in the Georgia Ave-Petworth station are missing?”
Thanks to Loz for sending: “Maybe I’m just not observant and they’ve been gone for a while, but is there a reason why more than half of the signs in the Georgia Ave-Petworth station are missing?”
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From WMATA:
“Metro today completed final review of its plan to return eight 7000-series trains to passenger service. Customers can expect service to start tomorrow. (more…)
April sends this curiosity from the Georgia Ave/Petworth metro. Just a really good throw? (more…)
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From WMATA:
“This week, Metro installed the first automated inspection system to test wheelsets of the 7000-series railcars in real-time. The schedule to restore the fleet to passenger service later this summer remains on time. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg released the following statement on behalf of the Board of Directors:
“The WMATA Board of Directors has accepted Paul Wiedefeld’s decision to make his retirement effective today. In addition, Chief Operating Officer Joe Leader has resigned, effective immediately. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro’s Chief Safety Officer reports that nearly half of Metro’s 500 rail operators have lapsed recertification, which includes classroom instruction, and supervised testing in the rail yards as well as on the mainline.
In consultation with the Board of Directors, Metro management is taking immediate corrective action to remove from service 72 train operators who became out of compliance prior to May 2021. This will result in a temporary reduction in Green and Yellow line service (more…)
From WMATA:
“WMATA’s Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of its new General Manager/CEO who will transform the agency and redefine how Metro continues to be an integrated part of the region’s success. Randy Clarke, the current President and CEO of Capital Metro (CapMetro) in Austin, TX, will begin his new position at WMATA late summer and was selected following an exhaustive nationwide search, which included important stakeholder and public input. (more…)
photo by Beau Finley
From WMATA:
“Beginning Monday, May 9, Metro will close the north entrance at L’Enfant Plaza Station at Maryland Ave and Seventh St to replace the three entrance escalators. The entrance will remain closed for approximately seven months. The work is part of a seven-year, $179 million escalator replacement project to install 130 new escalators by 2028.
The project will replace the current escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable. Construction will require Metro’s contractor, Kone, to close the entrance to remove all three escalators at once and install a new support beam.
During this time, people will still be able to access the station from the two remaining entrances and elevator located at: (more…)
Thanks to Cari for sending last night from the Red Line.
I’m pretty sure the guy sitting next to him agrees: (more…)