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WMATA suspends new train inspections after electrical shock
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WMATA brings Wi-Fi service to 24 more rail stations
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WMATA mulls station changes to improve access to Maryland light-rail line
WMATA to replace Red Line interlocking
WMATA proposes $3.1 billion budget for FY2019
FTA restores WMATA's full access to grant funds
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WMATA posts on-time performance improvements
Northern Virginia transit agency calls for WMATA board shake-up
WMATA, VRE generate $600 million annually for Virginia, report says
Trump signs off on WMATA safety oversight commission
WMATA preps for Green Line interlocking replacement
Chao appoints federal reps to WMATA's board
WMATA fires track supervisor for overtime abuse
WMATA tests tunnel material to prevent arcing incidents
WMATA to pull older fleets from service ahead of schedule
WMATA replaces escalators at Woodley Park Station
WMATA preps for new preventive maintenance program
WMATA gears up for final SafeTrack repair project
WMATA preps for fare hikes, rail service cuts
WMATA tests for stray electrical current on Red Line segment
FTA demands WMATA address worker safety
Wiedefeld proposes new financial plan for WMATA
WMATA adds wireless service in Red Line tunnel
WMATA reports improved reliability as older rail cars are retired
WMATA seeks input on TOD for College Park rail station
WMATA extends University Pass pilot program
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe taps LaHood to lead WMATA review
GAO: WMATA failed to adequately prepare for SafeTrack maintenance plan
WMATA taps Cherrington as inspector general
WMATA's revised budget restores some service cuts, retains fare hikes
ATU Local 689 threatens to reject overtime work at WMATA
WMATA takes legal action to enforce anti-fatigue policy
WMATA aims to cut electricity costs
FTA pulls some WMATA funding for now
WMATA to retire 4000-series rail-car fleet
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