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Funding urged for WMATA 8000-series railcar Option 1

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.

Status
PENDING
Document date
January 29, 2026
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Vendor
WMATA
Agency
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission · VA

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$324 million
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Contract term
Option 1 for 104 additional 8000-series railcars to be executed by December 2026
Renewal date
2026-12-31
Renewal
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.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
NVTC Joint WMATA Committee/Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting Agenda January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by Northern Virginia Transportation Commission?

WMATA was awarded this equipment contract by Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, as recorded on January 29, 2026. The contract value is $324 million.

How much is the WMATA contract with Northern Virginia Transportation Commission worth?

The WMATA contract with Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is valued at $324 million, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in NVTC Joint WMATA Committee/Legislative and Policy Committee Meeting Agenda January 2026 (Agenda), dated January 29, 2026 from Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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