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NVTC Joint WMATA Committee/Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting Agenda January 2026

Funding urged for WMATA 8000-series railcar Option 1

$324 millionNorthern Virginia Transportation CommissionWMATAJanuary 29, 2026

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Description

NVTC highlights WMATA’s 8000-series railcar procurement contract, under which Option 1 would add 104 railcars for $324 million on top of a 2020 base order of 256 cars. The Commission urges WMATA to secure CIP funding by December 2026 or renegotiate timelines with the railcar vendor to avoid production delays and cost increases.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$324 million

Vendor

WMATA

Agency

Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, VA

Contract Type

EQUIPMENT

Document Date

January 29, 2026

Contract Term

Option 1 for 104 additional 8000-series railcars to be executed by December 2026

Renewal Date

2026-12-31

Renewal Info

Base contract for 256 8000-series railcars was awarded in 2020 with multiple options; Option 1 for 104 additional cars must be executed by December 2026 under current terms, or timelines renegotiated with the vendor.

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