Metro has hitched its turnaround strategy to the return of the series, saying riders have grown weary of long waits amid a pandemic-era shift to telework.
Metro leaders said they are asking for clarity from the commission on how to regain the transit agency’s entire fleet for the first time since October 2021. Transit executives said the commission’s limitations run counter to an earlier decision and conflict with broader safety standards imposed on test trains that carry Metro workers.
The commission defended its work, saying it has shown Metro the steps it must take to add more cars, but that the Metro hasn’t used those data-supported approaches.“The [safety commission] will continue to be driven by safety data and will continue to be open if Metro is interested in a collaborative, iterative process,” safety commission spokesman Max Smith said Wednesday.
Metro went public with its dispute Wednesday after its latest request for the use of more 7000-series trains was rejected Monday. Both agencies have also briefed members of the region’s congressional delegation, indicating they are at an impasse.Silver Line ⚪️ will be ready to open by Thanksgiving; specific date rests with Safety Commission concurrence on safety certification + 7K return to service.
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